Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS) is an assessment administered by the Center for Student Wellbeing to provide helpful information to students about their patterns of use of alcohol and other drugs and how this may be impacting their overall wellbeing. Following a harm reduction approach, the program uses motivational interviewing to help students identify goals increase their positive coping skills and reduce the risks associated with the misuse of alcohol and other drugs.
If there is substantial risk of further substance-related or mental health concerns, a referral may be made to the University Counseling Center.
The campus resource for students or campus professionals who want to learn more about talking to students about alcohol and other drugs is the Center for Student Wellbeing which can be reached by calling 615-32(2-0480).