Intervention

• Be aware of the signs of possible alcohol abuse by your son or daughter (e.g., lower grades, never available or reluctant to talk with you, unwilling to talk about activities with friends, trouble with campus authorities, serious mood changes).
• If you believe your son or daughter is having a problem with alcohol, do not blame them, but find appropriate treatment.
• Call and/or visit the AOD Dept or Counseling Services and ask to speak with a staff member.
• Indicate to the Dean of Students, either in person or by email, your interest in the welfare of your son or daughter and that you want to be actively involved in his or her recovery despite the geographic separation.
• If your son or daughter is concerned about his or her alcohol consumption, or that of a friend, have them check out www.alcoholscreening.org for information about ongoing screening for problems with alcohol.
• Pay your son or daughter an unexpected visit. Ask to meet their friends. Attend Family Weekend and other campus events open to parents.
• Continue to stay actively involved in the life of your son or daughter. Even though they may be away at college, they continue to be an extension of your family and its values.