Interdisciplinary Alcohol and Drug Studies Center

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 three grants that are federally funded by the Mississippi Office of Highway Safety: the Youth Alcohol Prevention Program , the Youth Occupant Protection Education Program , and the Youth Drug Program. The Youth Alcohol Prevention Program aims to reduce impaired driving among teens and young adults by educating them on the potential consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol. The Youth Occupant Protection Program focuses on decreasing teen fatalities related to motor vehicle crashes by addressing risky driving behaviors, such as speeding and distracted driving, while promoting safe practices like seatbelt usage. The Youth Drug Program seeks to raise awareness about the dangers and consequences of drug-impaired driving.