Live Responsibly: What Parents Should Know

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What Parents Should Know

Studies have shown that parents’ opinions and guidance do influence their college students’ decisions, including regarding drug and alcohol use.

Parents can learn more by downloading “What Should Parents Know About Alcohol and Drugs on Campus?” The publication from SMU’s Dean of Student Life Office and Center for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention includes tips on discussing substance use, information about legal penalties and University sanctions, parental notification policies and suggestions on staying involved, such as:

Call your student frequently during the crucial first semester, and know the signs of substance abuse, including lower grades, mood changes and an unwillingness to talk.

Attend Family Weekend and other campus events, and ask to meet your student’s friends.

Familiarize yourself with campus resources and encourage your student to use them, including:

Center for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention: 214-768-4021

Dean of Student Life Office: 214-768-4564

SMU Police Department: 911, or 214-768-3333

Anonymous non-emergency crime tip: 214-768-2TIP

Also, read the advice offered by SMU Parent Liaison Deanie Kepler.




Live Responsibly Home For Students For Parents Ask the Experts Because I Care Task Force on Substance Abuse Prevention Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention Counseling & Psychiatric Services Recognizing Students In Distress Important Phone Numbers FAQs Substance Abuse Resources In the News Contact Us Emergency Info Line 214-SMU-PARENTS (214-768-7273)	What Parents Should Know Studies have shown that parents’ opinions and guidance do influence their college students’ decisions, including regarding drug and alcohol use. Parents can learn more by downloading “What Should Parents Know About Alcohol and Drugs on Campus?” The publication from SMU’s Dean of Student Life Office and Center for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention includes tips on discussing substance use, information about legal penalties and University sanctions, parental notification policies and suggestions on staying involved, such as: Call your student frequently during the crucial first semester, and know the signs of substance abuse, including lower grades, mood changes and an unwillingness to talk. Attend Family Weekend and other campus events, and ask to meet your student’s friends. Familiarize yourself with campus resources and encourage your student to use them, including: Center for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention: 214-768-4021 Dean of Student Life Office: 214-768-4564 SMU Police Department: 911, or 214-768-3333 Anonymous non-emergency crime tip: 214-768-2TIP Also, read the advice offered by SMU Parent Liaison Deanie Kepler.