LESSON 1 - Introducing Alcohol-Wise - This lesson provides an overview of ALCOHOL-WISE and tests your knowledge about alcohol-related issues. In this lesson you will also be asked to complete a short survey and drinking self-assessment.

1) INTRODUCING THE COURSE

2) COURSE OVERVIEW

3) PRE-SURVEY - 8 questions on perceptions, attitude, and behavior.

4) PRE-TEST - The Pre-Test includes knowledge-based questions about alcohol-related topics. (20 questions)

5) eCHECKUP DRINKING SELF-ASSESSMENT - Researchers at San Diego State University created the eCHECKUP. This exercise allows the student to review their drinking pattern, personal risk factors, and drinking behaviors of other students. eCHECKUP can help the non-drinker understand some of the drinking issues that friends, roommates, and family members may be dealing with. eCHECKUP can be completed in 7-10 minutes.

6) CAMPUS RESOURCES - Some colleges and universities use these pages to provide substance abuse information specific to your campus.

LESSON 2- Understanding The Buzz - This lesson explores how alcohol is absorbed into the body and the process of eliminating alcohol from your system. We provide information about BAC and how that relates to level of intoxication.

1) ABSORPTION - This page explains how alcohol is absorbed in the body and the effects of food and strength of alcoholic beverage on absorption rates.

2) METABOLISM - This page provides a brief explanation of standard drinks, metabolism, and common myths about sobering up quickly.

3) BAC - This page describes blood alcohol concentration and what that means in terms of drinking and driving. An electronic BAC calculator is available on this page.

4) BAC FACTORS - This page explains the complex factors that affect blood alcohol concentration.

5) UNDERSTANDING THE BUZZ - This page looks at the stimulant effects of alcohol at low concentrations and the resulting "down feeling" that occurs as the blood alcohol level rises.

6) BAC BENCHMARKS - This page includes a BAC chart explaining the general effects of alcohol at progressive blood alcohol levels.

7) Lesson 2 QUIZ - 8 multiple-choice questions. The student must receive a passing test score (set by the institution) to receive a certificate of completion.

LESSON 3 - Levels Of Alcohol Use - This lesson looks at perceptions of college drinking and how that shapes our attitudes and behaviors. We also discover that personal choices about drinking can impact the lives of fellow students.

1) STUDENT VOICES - Two college students comment of alcohol and campus life.

2) COLLEGE DRINKING - This page explains some of the influences on drinking behavior.

3) STUDENT VOICES - Four college students comment on non-drinking activities.

4) CHOOSING NOT TO DRINK - This page includes a list of reasons some college students choose not to drink.

5) STUDENT VOICES - Three college students comment on moderate drinkers.

6) SOCIAL DRINKING - This page looks at social drinking and provides some tips for moderate drinking behavior.

7) STUDENT VOICES - Two college students comment on heavy drinkers.

8) HEAVY DRINKING - This page explains that heavy drinking seriously handicaps the first-year student's transition into college life.

9) CONSEQUENCES OF HEAVY DRINKING - This page explores gender specific consequences of heavy drinking and the secondary effects on other students.

10) Lesson 3 QUIZ - 6 multiple-choice questions. The student must receive a passing test score (set by the institution) to receive a certificate of completion.

LESSON 4 - First Things First - This is the final lesson for ALCOHOL-WISE. In Lesson 4 you'll discover how alcohol affects academic progress and social behavior. We also explore dangerous drug interactions with alcohol and problem drinking patterns.

1) STUDENT VOICES - Five college students comment on the relationship of frequent alcohol use and academic consequences.

2) ACADEMICS - This page describes how alcohol affects short-term memory, class attendance, and GPA.

3) STUDENT VOICES - Three college students comment on drinking games, parties, and staying safe.

4) PARTY LIFE - This page provides guidelines for having fun and staying safe at social gatherings and parties.

5) SEXUAL DECISIONS - This page addresses the impact of alcohol on some sexual decisions and provides guidelines for party safety.

6) MIXING ALCOHOL WITH OTHER DRUGS - This page provides additional information about alcohol and sexual decisions, including the danger of mixing alcohol with certain street drugs.

7) STUDENT VOICES - Three college students comment on problem drinking.

8) PROBLEM DRINKING -This page includes signs of alcohol abuse.

9) Lesson 4 QUIZ - 6 multiple-choice questions. The student must receive a passing test score (set by the institution) to receive a certificate of completion.

POST SURVEY - perceptions, attitude, behavior, satisfaction survey.

POST-TEST - 20 multiple-choice questions. The student must receive a passing test score (set by the institution) to receive a certificate of completion.