Are there any alcohol meeting or classes that help with drinking problems?
There are lots of available resources to consult if you need assistance in managing drinking problems. At Health Iowa, free substance abuse counseling is available for students who self-refer. During a session you will discuss the problem behavior, its history, your family and social life, legal involvement and other topics in order to find the best education program for you.
Health Iowa also offers alcohol education programs for students. The Alcohol Education Workshop (AEW) focuses on educating students who have had alcohol violations on campus about alcohol and its consequences. Students take alcohol quizzes and watch a video about college drinking, and also discuss other alcohol related topics with their peers. Seminar on Substances (SOS) is another program we offer. SOS is an intense, 2-session program that takes a more in depth look at alcohol use. Students watch videos, and interact with each other and the moderator in numerous activities in order to reflect and learn about the effects of their alcohol use.
Sources that are also available in the area include MECCA and UIHC Chemical Dependency Services. Both of those offer a full-range of services from evaluations to extended outpatient and intensive inpatient care, as well as offering aftercare services. Trained staff lead individual and group counseling sessions with clients. In addition, OWI evaluations are provided through both programs. Contact information for these services follows:
Mid-Eastern Council on Chemical Abuse (MECCA): MECCA
UIHC Chemical Dependency Services: 384-8765
Health Iowa Consultations: 335-8394
Lindsey Sirowy, BA
Graduate Assistant
Health Iowa/Student Health Service
Written 11/5/2008
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