Interdisciplinary Alcohol and Drug Studies Center
About
The Interdisciplinary Alcohol and Drug Studies Center (IADSC) is housed in the College of Liberal Arts Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology. The organizational structure of IADSC consist of: Center Director, Program Coordinators, and Project Specialists. The center coordinates a comprehensive program that works to support appropriate norms and challenges unhealthy behaviors with regards to alcohol and other drug use.
Currently, we house two grants that are federally funded by the Mississippi Office of Highway Safety. The Youth Alcohol Prevention Program and the Youth Occupant Protection Education Program. The Youth Alcohol Prevention Program is designed to prevent teens and young adults from driving impaired by educating them on the many consequences that may happen as a result of drunk driving. The Youth Occupant Protection Program is designed to reduce the number of teens fatalities due to car crashes by educating them on risky driving such as speeding and distracted driving, and encouraging safe driving practices such as seatbelt usage.
