The R.E.A.L. Alcohol Coalition
"Come Together. Make a Difference. BE R.E.A.L."
Coordinator:
Howaida Werfelli, MPH, CHES
Howaida.Werfelli@utsa.edu
(210) 458-6810
Mission
To create healthier and safer environments for all under-age Texas by preventing and reducing the incidence of alcohol consumption, including binge drinking, through the collaboration of Higher Education Presidents, key administrators and staff, policy makers, the students and the public about underage drinking and advocating for consistent and effective alcohol policies and laws.
Purpose
The overarching goal of this project is to further develop a sustainable statewide coalition that focuses specifically on prevention and reduction of alcohol consumption and abuse, including binge drinking and the subsequent consequences of the behaviors, among underage students at Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) throughout Texas.
Who is Involved?
Everyone who is committed towards raising awareness, preventing and reducing alcohol consumption, alcohol abuse including binge-drinking among underage students.
Key administrator of all Texas Institutions of Higher Education
Students
Community Organizations
Parents
Law enforcement
Alcohol retailers
Government officials
Why Participate?
Alcohol is recognized as the most often used substance on college campuses, and was the substance most associated with problem behaviors and injuries.
Unprotected sexual encounters, sexual assaults, homicides, and suicide are reported negative consequences associated with binge drinking among college students.
Underage alcohol consumption takes place in many different settings and is influenced by family, peers, school, sports teams, clubs, community activities, social media and many others.
Support for this project was made possible by the Department of Education under CFDA 84.184Z "Grants for Coalitions to Prevent and Reduce Alcohol Abuse at Institutions of Higher Education."
