Appalachian State University's Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program (DAAPP) promotes a safe and healthy campus environment by providing education, resources and support to prevent substance abuse. The program complies with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act ("DFSCA")(link is external) and Part 86 of the Department of Education's General Administrative Regulations(link is external), offering educational initiatives, counseling services and clear policies regarding drug and alcohol use.
In addition to the Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program Annual Report, Appalachian State University conducts a review of its alcohol and drug program every two years to determine its effectiveness and consistency of preventive measures, support services and sanction enforcement while reviewing, identifying and implementing any necessary changes.
Appalachian State University offers educational and counseling services for drugs and alcohol through:
- Wellness & Prevention Services(link is external)
- Counseling and Psychological Services(link is external)
- Student Health Service(link is external) (to include psychiatric services)
- App State Police(link is external)
The Alcohol and Drug Assistance Program through Wellness & Prevention offers employees a variety of prevention education services, as well as individual and group substance abuse assessment and counseling.
Additional resources
- 2024 Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program Annual Report(link is external)
- Appalachian State University Policy Manual Employee Abuse of Alcohol and other Drugs(link is external)
- App State Police - Alcohol, Drugs, Weapons(link is external)
- Code of Student Conduct(link is external)
- Office of the Dean of Students(link is external)
- Office of Human Resources(link is external)