Our Harm Reduction Team is responsible for educational presentations and workshops to promote drug and alcohol safety on campus.
Student organizations may request a presentation or workshop any time during the academic year. In some cases, student groups that violate the university’s drug and alcohol polices are required to attend a Substance Use Intervention Services workshop.
This engaging presentation explores the concept of harm reduction—an approach grounded in compassion, practicality, and personal choice.
You’ll learn how harm reduction strategies can be applied to everyday behaviors, from wearing a seatbelt or applying sunscreen to reducing the risks associated with substance use.
Whether you’re someone who drinks or uses, someone who chooses to stay sober, or someone who simply wants to support friends and community members, this presentation is designed for you.
You’ll leave equipped with real-life strategies, increased awareness, and the knowledge that small, mindful choices can have a big impact on your health and safety—and the health and safety of those around you.
This workshop is designed to help students and organizations examine the role that alcohol plays in their lives; teach skills to moderate alcohol use in order to mitigate negative consequences; and understand how other drugs can influence the effects of alcohol. Additionally, students learn how to recognize the signs of overdose and intervene safely.
This workshop introduces non-recovering members of the IU Bloomington community to addiction and recovery on campus. It also reviews ways to advocate for members of the community in recovery from various forms of addiction or substance abuse, including alcohol, drug, and behavioral addictions (e.g. overeating, gambling, sex, shopping, etc.).
This training will teach participants the impact of language on stigma, advocacy efforts for individuals in recovery, and the composition of a personal message using tested techniques.
Substance Use Intervention Services hires a team of undergraduate and graduate students each spring for the following academic year to work on its Harm Reduction Team. This team is responsible for educational workshops, tabling, health fairs, and the promotion of safety efforts on campus.
If you are interested in joining to team or volunteering at programs or events, contact subuse@iu.edu.
Substance Use Intervention Services works with many schools and departments on the IU campus. If you are interested in completing an internship or practicum placement with Substance Use Intervention Services, please call 812-856-3898 or email subuse@iu.edu.
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