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BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students)
BASICS is a preventive intervention program to reduce drinking and enhance awareness about alcohol-related issues. BASICS targets students who are considered at risk because of episodic drinking behaviors. The brief intervention relies primarily on a motivational interview to provide students with the skills, knowledge, and insight into the consequences of drinking.
CASICS (Cannabis Screening and Intervention for College Students)
Like BASICS, CASICS is also a preventive intervention program. The main goals are to reduce student use of marijuana and educate about marijuana-related issues, including tips for quitting. The format is also motivational interviewing, which gives students a safe place to examine what role marijuana plays in their lives, consequences, and personal desire for change.
Participation in BASICS and/or CASICS is open to any Cal U student, while those who have been cited by the University Conduct Officer or another Cal U employee for violations of the Student Code of Conduct involving the use of alcohol and other drugs are required to participate. Students who express and/or demonstrate greater difficulty in coping with alcohol or other drug use/abuse are referred to the Cal U Counseling Center to consult with an alcohol and other drug certified counselor. Students may also schedule a voluntary appointment to speak with the alcohol
and other drug certified counselor. Please note that alcohol and other drug certified counselor may refer a student to an outside alcohol and other drug treatment agency as California University does not maintain a treatment facility.
For more information on BASICS or CASICS, call 724-938-4775. To schedule
an appointment to speak with an alcohol and other drug certified counselor, call 724-938-4056.
Note: If you seek voluntary treatment for possible chemical dependency, you will not be penalized in the UNIVERSITY CONDUCT SYSTEM and will be welcomed back to the university community after completing treatment.
Note: If you assist a peer in obtaining treatment in the event he/she demonstrates a threat or potential harm to their well-being as a result of overuse of alcohol or other drugs, you will not be penalized in the University conduct system. Do not forsake a peer’s well-being in any such instance. Contact California University Police immediately at 724.938.HELP (4357) or the Wellness Center at 724.938.4056. Please refer to PENNSYLVANIA MEDICAL AMNESTY LAW for legal information.