The effects of problems with alcohol and other drugs are sometimes subtle, sometimes extravagant, and always debilitating. The tendency for individuals to deny their own problems makes the need for firm and compassionate colleagues more important. Intervention is a way of bringing sympathetic help to a colleague in distress. (MLW)

A national survey of pharmacy faculty (n=1,326) found widespread current alcohol use, 2 percent diagnosed or undiagnosed self-reported alcoholism, and "drinking problems" in 3 percent. Prior recreational drug use was reported by 32 percent, current use 4 percent. Some reported drug addiction or abuse problems. Alcohol use rates are similar to…

This report of a symposium, convened to study the prevention of alcohol and other drug problems (AOD) in higher education, offers examples of faculty involvement and explores creative and innovative methods of engaging faculty members in campus-based AOD prevention efforts. Sections of the report examine the role of faculty as leaders in…