Alcohol and Drug Treatment Services
When a student is charged with his/her second Code 1B violation, or first Code 1A violation he/she is referred for a substance use assessment (See Code of Student Conduct Handbook for details about code violations). Miami University Student Counseling Service (SCS) works in conjunction with The Office of Ethics and Student Conflict Resolution to provide these assessments to full-time Miami University students. The recommendations contained in the substance use assessment are strictly confidential and not a part of the students academic records. Alcohol/drug assessments do not have to be completed at the Student Counseling Service. Students may contact the Student Counseling Service at 513.529.4634 for a list of designated community practioners and drug and alcohol treatment facilities. Students need to plan to spend 60-90 minutes, inclusive of the paperwork, for the assessment.
Students begin the assessment procedure by filling out a general counseling intake form which includes a concerns checklist and a drug and alcohol use self report. The drug and alcohol use self report asks questions about their substance use patterns and consequences, family history, and their motivation for change. Both the general counseling intake form and the drug and alcohol use self report are strictly confidential and are maintained in the student’s treatment file, separate from their academic file. The student is required to complete all forms before their scheduled appointment is scheduled to begin or the student will be considered a no-show (described below). After the paperwork is completed, the student will meet with their assigned counselor one-on-one. During the clinical interview portion of the assessment, the counselor will ask the student questions about his/her substance use patterns, family history, friends and other social support, and any other psychological concerns. At the end of the assessment, the student and the counselor will work together to assess the risk of a current or potential alcohol/drug problem and identify ways that the student can reduce their risk of any additional code violations and negative consequences from alcohol/drugs. Students are charged a $250.00 for the substance use assessment, which appears on the student’s bursar account.
Once an appointment is made, the student is expected to attend. If the referred student does not come to the appointment, she/he will be charged a $20.00 no-show fee and will not be permitted to reschedule their appointment with the Student Counseling Service. The students who no-show for their substance use assessment at the Student Counseling Service will be required to schedule their substance use assessment with a designated community provider or drug and alcohol treatment facility. In addition to the substance use assessment, the student is free to discuss any other personal concerns. The counselor’s focus is to assist you in any way possible, and it is not limited to the use of alcohol/drugs. The counselor may suggest additional services if they seem appropriate.
Transformations Group: This group is for students contemplating making changes in their alcohol/drug use. This is a five session psycho-educational group. Members will look at their substance use and how it impacts their academics, relationships, personal goals. Students may be self referred to group, or referred by the court system, parents, or MU. Upon court approval, this group can be used to fulfill 10 hours of substance use education. Any information disclosed in group about the misuse of legal or illegal substance use is strictly confidential.
Lifechoices Group: This group is for students who have concerns about substance use (alcohol, marijuana, etc.). This is a therapy group that runs for an entire semester. The focus will be on identifying how substance use influences daily life and functioning. The group will also discuss how substance use may be interfering with personal goals, relationships, etc. Any information disclosed in group about the misuse of legal or illegal substance use is strictly confidential.
Every Monday night at 8:00 PM there is an open Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting in United Campus Ministries, 16 South Campus Ave. Oxford, OH.
Suboxone (Buprenorphine/Naloxone) is a treatment for opiate addiction. Opiates include drugs like heroin and most pain medications (such as Oxycontin and Percocet). People that suffer with addiction to opiates often find themselves having difficulty stopping or staying clean. Suboxone has been proven to help patients with withdrawal symptoms and cravings. Unlike methadone (another commonly used medication to help with opiate addiction), Suboxone can be prescribed in any outpatient setting by a physician who is trained to prescribe it. It cannot be abused and patients are unable to get high off opiates while on Suboxone.
The staff psychiatrist has undergone training in prescribing Suboxone and is able to prescribe it to qualified patients. Patients that are currently using opiates will need to be off opiates for at least one to two days prior to starting Suboxone. All patients taking Suboxone will need to also be involved with psychosocial treatment (such as Narcotics Anonymous or individual psychotherapy) and undergo periodic urine toxicology screens. If you are interested in seeking Suboxone treatment, contact Student Counseling Services for more information.
Last Updated: 05/24/2011
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(513) 529-4634