"The emphasis on health, and the quick, easy to score screening form was helpful in allowing students to think about their alcohol use without getting defensive.”
University of MA-Lowell

“If I had not had the questionnaires I would not have found two patients that needed help but did not want to ask.”
Private Practitioner

“‘I think we saved a soul today,’ said a nurse who spoke with a woman five months pregnant who believed it was OK to have a ‘drink a day.’”
The Bridge of Central MA, Inc.

"On the day of the event, which lasted from 10am-3pm, Dartmouth had a line of students waiting to be screened. Even after more than 200 giveaway items were distributed, 100 more students came to participate in the screening. The word-of-mouth approach enabled Dartmouth to hold one of 2003’s most successful NASD college events, screening 385 students."
Bryant Ford, Counselor
Dartmouth College

“There are thousands of individuals that have been affected by the misuse of alcohol by their family, friends, or themselves. There are thousands more that are simply interested in the effects of alcohol on their health. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago used a variety advertising techniques before screening day. The great turnout was proof that these methods worked.”
Central States Institute of Addiction
An Agency of Catholic Charities

“Once we finalized our site, we started working with other health organizations in the area to help generate interest in the community and staff the screening day. Thanks to the great location in the mall and the support from other area agencies, we were able to reach a lot of members of our community who we might not otherwise have connected."
Outreach Screening and Referral (OSAR)