A Systems Approach to Alcohol Prevention

Ever notice that all of the talk about college drinking is bad news?

We think that's about to change.

For decades, high-risk drinking on America's college campuses has jeopardized our higher education system and our nation' very future. But look around and you'll see the signs that change is underway. Rigorous measurement of the youth drinking problem has shown some very encouraging trends. While there is still work to be done, we are on the verge of a powerful cultural shift, driven by the rising tide of students are interested in experiencing college life in ways that are much less -- or not at all dependent on alcohol.

At Outside The Classroom, we believe that in order to truly achieve breakthrough progress in college alcohol prevention, the field needs a new framework -- one that addresses not just the what, but the how. It's time we had a proven proven roadmap to enact real change. It's time for a Systems Approach.