UW-Madison eyes new intervention program to tackle problem drinking

May 2, 2011

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Capital Times (WI)

By Deborah Ziff

"UW-Madison is considering a new alcohol intervention program that could include a component that allows students to opt out of an underage drinking ticket in exchange for taking courses on the risks of alcohol abuse."

"The program is one that has been nationally recognized as a model to reduce problem drinking on campuses and could mark a significant shift in the way it is handled at UW-Madison. ..."

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