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Health Education & Promotion
Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug Issues: Services

e-TOKE (NEW for Fall)

e-TOKE is a free anonymous assessment and online feedback tool that focuses on marijuana use and effects. It is available to all registered UC Davis students and will give you a personalized report that compares your use or non-use of marijuana with that of other UC Davis students.

Alcohol, Drug Abuse Prevention & Treatment (ADAPT) is a program in Health Education & Promotion that focuses on alcohol, tobacco and other drug issues (ATOD).

ADAPT Goals

Anticipate, plan for and respond to the needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic student body by providing services that:

  • Empower students to make healthy and responsible choices;
  • Promote low-risk behavior and support non-use;
  • Communicate negative consequences of high risk alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) use;
  • Communicate realities, and secondary effects of ATOD abuse; and
  • Employ strategies that impact environments as well as individuals.
  • Reduce ATOD-related barriers to academic and social development.
  • Build partnerships between administrators, faculty and students.

ADAPT Components

Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS)

TIPS is a two to three hour training that teaches students the skills they need to intervene in situations where their peers are misusing alcohol. Alcohol-related sexual assault and other issues are also addressed. Certified TIPS trainers conduct the training. Participants who pass a test at the training are TIPS certified for three years. The cost is $15.00 per person for materials. A DVD player and TV need to be supplied.

Safe Party Initiative

The Safe Party Initiative aims to reduce problems related to college student drinking at parties in the Davis community. It focuses on creating safer party environments by building a closer sense of community between students and neighbors, promoting safety at parties and enhancing enforcement of alcohol-related laws and policies. This initiative is a collaborative effort between the City of Davis and the University of California, Davis. Health Education & Promotion receives funding from the Prevention Research Center to coordinate the Initiative at UC Davis.

Presentations

Health Education & Promotion has peer health education and professional staff available to address a number of health promotion topics. The Presentations page has a full list of presentations offered by our department.

Education Groups

ADAPT offers Education Groups where students discuss ATOD issues, alcohol poisoning, how to help a friend and decision-making skills. This 90-minute group provides a confidential, safe and nonjudgmental environment.

NEW e-CHUG!

Find out how your alcohol use compares to other UC Davis students by using e-CHUG.
UC Davis students can get a 25% discount on a Safe Party t-shirt (regular price $10) by taking the e-CHUG quiz. Bring your Certificate of Completion (the last page of the e-CHUG Feedback Summary) to the Health Education & Promotion office at Cowell Student Health Center Annex, Monday through Friday between 10am and 2pm to purchase a shirt or get a free promotional item (e.g. highlighter, poster, etc.). Offer valid while supplies last.

Intervention Assistance and Treatment Referrals

ADAPT provides assessments, education, training, referrals and intervention assistance for students with identified needs related to alcohol, tobacco or other drug (ATOD) issues. ADAPT does not provide treatment, but does have information available to assist students in finding the resources that best suit their needs. ADAPT works in collaboration with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). ADAPT services are free and confidential. To schedule an appointment with the Intervention Coordinator, call 530-753-6334 or go to Health-e-Messaging and log in to schedule an appointment with Stephanie Lake.

Where to Go for Help

If you think that you or a friend have a problem with alcohol, tobacco, or another drug, our Other Useful Links page lists some campus and community resources. Acknowledging that you need help does not mean you are an alcoholic or addict. ADAPT staff does not label people. ADAPT services are free for registered UC Davis students.

Health Educator Consultation

To speak confidentially with HEP professional staff about personal issues involving alcohol, tobacco or other drugs, call 530.752.6334 or go to Health-e-Messaging and log in to schedule an appointment with Stephanie Lake. There is no charge for the appointment.

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