"Balancing Alcohol & Substance Use to Improve College Success"
What is BASICS?
BASICS is a private* resource that provides students with an opportunity to explore their alcohol, cannabis and other substance use. BASICS is designed to assist students in examining their own substance use patterns and experiences in a non-judgmental setting. The goal of BASICS is to help students reduce high-risk behaviors and harmful consequences from substance use so that they can improve their success in college, both personally and academically.
What are the exceptions to privacy, or information would the BASICS provider need to share with others, should they come up in BASICS meetings?
BASICS providers are considered Campus Security Authorities (CSA’s) under the Clery Act. Given this designation conversations will remain private with an exception of the following (1) If the individual discloses that they are having thoughts of harming themselves or others, including suicidal ideation or homicidal ideation, (2) If an individual discloses they have experienced or perpetrated incidents that are within the scope of Title IX including relationship violence, sexual harassment, sexual violence, and stalking, (3) If an individual reports that they have experienced or participated in hazing behaviors as outlined in the student code of conduct. (4) If an individual discloses information about a crime that falls under Clery Act reporting requirements, including, but not limited to, murder, rape, fondling, incest, statutory rape, dating or domestic violence, stalking, burglary, robbery, aggravated assault, motor vehicle theft, hazing, or hate crimes, and drug, liquor and weapons law violation.
What can I expect in BASICS?
BASICS typically involves two meetings: an initial 30-minute meeting and a follow-up 60-minute meeting with a staff member,scheduled approximately 1 week apart. Meetings are offered in person and via Zoom. In BASICS meetings, you will have an opportunity to discuss and explore your level of risk, consider possible changes you might make, and identify practical strategies that you could take to reduce your risk.
BASICS uses a harm-reduction approach, so it is not an abstinence-only program. Personal goals for achieving a healthy balance with substances are set by the students themselves.
You can schedule a BASICS appointment by emailing availability to healthpromotion@ithaca.edu.
How can I assess my substance use?
This customized survey will give you feedback about your substance use for alcohol, cannabis (marijuana) and/or nicotine.