What's Happening on Campus?
The Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Program at Florida International University (FIU) promotes a healthy campus environment through education, prevention, and support focused on responsible substance use. Led by Health Educators and the AOD Coordinator, the program offers workshops, consultations, and outreach efforts to help students make informed choices about alcohol and drugs. Key initiatives like the Save-A-Life program provide essential resources for overdose prevention. Additionally, the AOD Task Force produces timely biennial reports, ensuring accountability and fostering a proactive approach to substance use education at FIU.
Harm Reduction
At FIU, we recognize that students make their own choices when it comes to alcohol and other drugs. Our goal is to provide non-judgmental, evidence-based information to help you make informed decisions, reduce risks, and stay safe.
Whether you choose to use substances or not, harm reduction means:
- Understanding the effects and risks of different substances
- Making safer choices to reduce potential harm
- Looking out for yourself and your friends
- Knowing where to seek help and support if needed
We are here to support your well-being by offering education, resources, and confidential services to help you stay informed and safe. If you or someone you know needs guidance or assistance, reach out to Rachel Carson, Health Educator III and AOD Coordinator, aod@fiu.edu, (305) 348-4020
Your safety matters. Your choices matter. We’re here to help!
Services:
- 1 on 1 Virtual or In-Person Consultations
(The one-on-one consultations offer tailored education and intervention strategies on topics chosen by the student including but not limited to:- Alcohol
- Cannabis
- Other Drugs
- Nicotine Cessation
- Educational Events
- Workshops/Presentations
Boundaries
Consent Defined:
Florida law defines consent as an intelligent, knowing, and voluntary agreement to engage in sexual activity. It cannot be obtained through force, threat, or coercion.
Alcohol & Sex
If a person is incapacitated so that the person cannot understand the fact, nature or extent of the sexual situation, there is no consent.
Harm Reduction
- Sober Rides (Freebee)
- Recommendations of drinks per hour in relation to driving
- Healthy Alternatives
- Healthy Coping Mechanisms
Resources
On Campus
Off Campus, Local
- Start Your Recovery, Miami
- Miami Recovery Project
- Only Recovery Community Organization (RCO) in Miami
- Offers a variety of meetings: SMART Recovery, All Recovery
- Offers a variety of trainings: NARCAN, Recovery Ally Training
- Conducts community outreach
- Has Certified Recovery Peer Specialists
- Banyan Health Systems
- Nonprofit that offers help for behavioral health including substance use disorder
How to Help My Student
The university’s centralized reporting page guides you in sharing important information with university offices tasked with addressing and responding to student concerns, student and academic misconduct, discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual misconduct in the FIU community