SVC fights perception that “all” students abuse drugs, alcohol

By Dawson Raspuzzi

"Southern Vermont College is striving to alter the perception of rampant alcohol abuse and drug use on college campuses by publicizing the reality, as told by the students."

"The college launched a social norming campaign in the fall of 2009 by surveying about 185 of its students about their own alcohol and drug use. Then, in collaboration with Southshire Partnership for a Healthy Community, the college made survey results as visible as possible around campus. ..."

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