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SNAP, the Student Network for Abuse Prevention, is an organization of students educating peers about alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse. We do no tell students not to drink. We promote harm reduction and work to decrease high-risk behaviors and consequences associated with alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse among University of Minnesota students.
We're always looking for new members.
Come help us educate students on
alcohol, tobacco, and other drug issues.
“be-WISE-er” is just one of SNAP's interactive and educational programs for student groups.
To request a program from SNAP, please email the SNAP program coordinator at snap@umn.edu. Please include the following information in your email message:
- Date, time, and location of requested program
- Your name and phone number
- Some information regarding the audience
You will receive confirmation of your request within 2 business days. Thanks!
Legal consequences related to alcohol use can result in some serious problems, especially for college students. Learn more on the Alcohol and Legal Consequences website.
0.02 “Feelin’ good.”
Effects: euphoric, social, talkative, fewer inhibitions
0.08 “You’re not driving.”
Effects: excited, emotional, less rational, slowed reactions
0.15 “Where did that come from?”
Effects: confusion, impaired balance, slurred speech, nausea
0.20 “I feel sick.”
Effects: vomiting, severe motor impairment, blackouts
0.30 “I’m going to pass out.”
Effects: loss of consciousness, onset of coma, possible death due to respiratory arrest
0.40 RIP.
Effects: decreased breathing and heart rate, 50% probability of death due to respiratory arrest or cardiac failure
Sources: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), NIAAA (National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
SNAP was awarded the 2009 Outstanding Undergraduate Campus Life Program by University of Minnesota Student Unions and Activities as part of their Tony Diggs Excellence Awards. Our alcohol education program “be-WISE-er” was recognized as an Outstanding Alcohol Education Program at the 2006 BACCHUS General Assembly, a national peer education conference. The program also received an Innovation Award at the 2006 Tony Diggs Excellence Awards from the Student Unions and Activities Office.
SNAP Office
(612) 625-5944, snap@umn.edu
Dana Farley, Advisor
(612) 625-5917, dfarley@bhs.umn.edu
Spring 2012 Meetings
Mondays, 6:30 p.m–7:30 p.m.
(starting January 23)
Boynton Health Service, W126
(located behind Coffman Union)
Be the Everyday Hero: Sexual Assault Prevention
Be the Everyday Hero: Take the Keys
Be the Everyday Hero: Binge Drinking
SNAP members educate students in fun and interactive ways through tabling, coordinating events for national campaigns, and presenting our interactive alcohol education program “be-WISE-er” to residence halls, Greek houses, and other organizations. Our mission is to prevent abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs among the University of Minnesota student population. Our goals are to:
Joining SNAP is a great opportunity to work alongside students with a similar passion for health. SNAP welcomes students of all backgrounds and interests. Members gain valuable leadership and communication skills as well as in-depth knowledge of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. SNAP provides resumé building experiences and opportunities to network.
The time commitment is entirely up to you! SNAP has weekly meetings lasting up to one hour. Students unable to attend can still participate in SNAP by helping out peer educators during national campaign weeks or by co-facilitating our educational programs throughout the year.
If you would like more information about SNAP send us an e-mail at snap@umn.edu. We welcome questions, and we're always looking for new members!
Boynton's Alcohol Information Web Page
Boynton's Alcohol Services Web Page
Drug Enforcement Agency
The Higher Education Center for Alcohol...Prevention
Bacchus and Gamma Peer Education Network
Promising Practices: Campus Alcohol Strategies
The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System-CDC
