What is AWARE?

AWARE stands for Alcohol Wellness Alternatives, Research, & Education.

We are housed within the University Counseling Center and we promote the message of personal wellness via guidance, education, research, and collaboration focused on healthy choices about the use of alcohol and other drugs.

Unlike some substance abuse prevention programs that utilize fear-based approaches and promote a "just-say-no" message, the AWARE program takes a more positive approach and focuses on harm reduction. We recognize that college students are young adults who have the intellectual capacity to make responsible, informed decisions about their substance use. Therefore, it is the role of AWARE to provide students with accurate information regarding substance use and the skills necessary to reduce or eliminate harm.

AWARE's Mission:
The AWARE program strives to utilize best practices in providing drug and alcohol education and prevention programming for the University of Wyoming campus and community. The AWARE program promotes a standard of wellness in regard to healthy choices surrounding alcohol use and the prevention of illicit drug use by college students. 

What Do We Do?
AWARE works to address alcohol related issues at three levels: 1) the University and surrounding community; 2) the student population as a whole; and 3) the individual student.

Why We Do What We Do:
At college campus across the U.S., on an average day approximately:

• 4 students die ...
• 1,370 suffer...
• 192 are raped ...