Illegal and irresponsible drinking are serious issues on most college campuses, and Florida State is no exception. Among other repercussions, irresponsible drinking can lead to a decline in academic achievement, emotional and physical health problems, and even death. TSHC is home to several programs and initiatives aimed at curbing illegal and irresponsible alcohol use on our campus. These include the Partnership for Alcohol Responsibility (PAR), KARMA, and the SMART Choices program.

Read the Florida State University Alcohol Policy (pdf)

PAR

The Partnership for Alcohol Responsibility (PAR) is a project aimed at reducing high-risk drinking. It is one of ten campus-community coalitions participating in “A Matter of Degree," a national initiative funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, administered by the American Medical Association and evaluated by the Harvard School of Public Health. For more information, visit the PAR website.

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KARMA

KARMA is a group of peer educators who inform others about the responsibilities and risks associated with drinking and the dangers of drug use. For more information, visit the TSHC Health Promotion Web site.

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SMART Choices

SMART Choices: Students Making Alcohol (and other drug) Responsibility Theirs is an alcohol/drug education program for students who violate Florida State University substance abuse policies. The course, taught at TSHC, entails 2 two-hour sessions and an interactive on-line program designed to provide students with practical information that they can use to make their own well-informed decisions about alcohol, as well as cope with the drinking behavior of peers and friends.

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