Alcohol and Substance Abuse Center
Using alcohol to deal with a difficult situation? Want to stop vaping or perhaps talk about reducing your use of alcohol or other drugs? The Alcohol and Substance Abuse Center (ASAC) is committed to providing quality, confidential services for OSU students affected by problems related to substance abuse.
We promote and provide innovative, campus-based services that improve well-being and quality of life. The goal of the ASAC is to help students maximize their potential by supporting their intellectual, personal and social growth.
About ASAC
- What does the ASAC help with?
- Alcohol or Substance Abuse concerns with dependency, addiction, relapse prevention, current use or misuse, interventions and co-dependency
- Student Conduct or Residential Life referral for alcohol or drug violations, public intoxication, social host and minor in possession
- Assessments for substance abuse court/legal issues and requirements
- Trauma or disturbing event resolution
- Individual, family and group counseling
- Alcohol and substance abuse education, resources and referrals
- How much does the ASAC cost?
Voluntary Sessions: First six sessions are free. Additional sessions are $15 each. Group sessions are free.
Required Sessions:
$15 per session - ASAC Individual Counseling
$60 – Alcohol & Other Drug Group (1 session per week for 6 weeks)
$100 – Alcohol & Other Drug Group (1 session per week for 12 weeks)
$130 – Alcohol & Other Drug Group (2 sessions a week for 12 weeks)
ASAC accepts cash or check only for the exact amount.
- What are the different assessments and how much will it cost?
Assessments are usually referred from Student Conduct, Residential Life, or court ordered as a result of an arrest, legal requirements or student conduct violations.
Assessments help determine if alcohol or substance abuse criteria are met and then a recommended level of intervention is given. Students may complete their required recommendations through ASAC or outside referrals will be given. The following assessments are offered:
1) B - $100 Court Ordered Alcohol/Drug Assessment - 1.5 hour appointment
Provided by a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Students charged with an alcohol or drug related offense that require a court ordered assessment. Could include, but not limited to: public intoxication, UIP, fake ID, transporting an open container, possession of any illegal drug or paraphernalia. A recommendation report is given to student at the end of the assessment.
2) C - $50 OSU Alcohol/Drug Assessment - 1 hour appointment
Provided by ASAC staff or supervised graduate student
Students charged with a Residential Life or Student Conduct substance related offense that does not require a court ordered assessment for. Could include, but not limited to: UIP, possession of alcohol, marijuana, or paraphernalia, or the smell of marijuana in Residential Life spaces. A recommendation report is given to student at the end of the assessment.
3) D – Free Alcohol Incapacitation Intake - 1 hour appointment
Provided by ASAC staff or supervised graduate student
Student was transported to the hospital for alcohol incapacitation or possible alcohol related medical required attention. A recommendation report is given to student at the end of the assessment.
4) Free Marijuana Education Class – 2 sessions; 1 hour each
Provided by ASAC staff or supervised graduate student
Students who are referred from Residential Life or Student Conduct for marijuana rule violations. Must be on time and complete time and participation requirements to receive completion certificate. No charge – unless no show or late cancelation.
Fees for court-ordered assessments may not be charged to your Bursar account. ASAC accepts cash or check only for the exact amount.
- What happens in a counseling session?
The first session will be a discussion between you and your counselor about what you're feeling. From there, an ASAC counselor or supervised graduate intern will help you gain insight into your concerns about how alcohol or substance use is affecting your life today. You will explore ways to evoke change in your life.
- What if I don't want anyone to know I'm seeing a counselor?
ASAC staff are ethically and legally bound and committed to maintain your privacy. Only you have the right to tell others you are speaking to a counselor. There are specific exceptions to confidentiality that will be explained when you initiate counseling.
- Who can schedule an assessment or appointment?
Enrolled OSU students are eligible for ASAC services. For your first session, you will see an ASAC counselor or supervised ASAC intern for a discussion to determine what will be most beneficial for you. Individual, group and other available options will be presented at this time, so you will be able to discuss and choose the plan that works best for you.