Counseling Center: Drug & Alcohol Education
Drug and Alcohol Sanctions
All students who are sanctioned by Student Conduct to complete a substance use intervention must email the RMU Counseling Center at counseling@rmu.edu (or call 412-397-5900) to ensure they receive the appropriate sanction course, which will be sent to the student’s RMU email address. Substance use interventions are assigned in the form of an online educational module. Alcohol education is provided by Vector, and marijuana education is provided by eCHECKUP TO GO.
All students who are sanctioned by Student Conduct to complete a substance use assessment may contact the Counseling Center to coordinate a time to meet with an evaluator from Greenbriar Treatment Center, which is provided to students at no cost. Students may also choose to schedule their own assessment with a local substance abuse treatment provider, if preferred. To verify attendance of an evaluation, a student will need to sign a Release of Information form with the evaluator.
Worried about your substance use?
You can schedule an appointment with the RMU Counseling Center to discuss your substance use and get referrals for substance abuse assessment/treatment, if recommended. Please note that the RMU Counseling Center does not provide treatment for substance abuse, as it is outside of our Scope of Practice.
Local Substance Abuse Treatment Centers
- Greenbriar Treatment Center (multiple locations): greenbriar.net
- Gateway Rehabilitation Center (multiple locations): gatewayrehab.org
- Jade Wellness Center (multiple locations): myjadewellness.com
- Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. (multiple locations): https://www.pyramid-healthcare.com/location/pa/pittsburgh-detox-residential
- Find Treatment - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Drug and Alcohol Information
- Understanding the Dangers of Alcohol Overdose
https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/understanding-dangers-of-alcohol-overdose - How to Respond to Opioid Overdose
https://harmreduction.org/issues/overdose-prevention/overview/overdose-basics/responding-to-opioid-overdose/ - Learn About Marijuana Risks
https://www.samhsa.gov/marijuana - Drug Fact Sheets
https://www.dea.gov/factsheets - What is Addiction?
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/6407-addiction - Resources for Families Coping with Mental and Substance Use Disorders
https://www.samhsa.gov/families - PA Medical Amnesty Law
https://plcbplus.pa.gov/pub/download.aspx?PosseObjectId=31026225&RenderDocuemntForGuest=Y
To Report a Substance Use/Abuse Concern
If you are worried about a student’s substance use, you may schedule a confidential consultation appointment with the RMU Counseling Center to discuss your concerns. Alternatively, you can use the Substance Abuse Concern form to report any concerns you may have about a student using/abusing drugs or alcohol. Note that this form is not a confidential means of communication and may be seen by multiple RMU staff. Do not use this form for an emergency!
If this is an emergency...
- On campus: contact the RMU Police immediately at 412-397-2424 to report your concerns
- Off campus: call 911 for help