CONTENTS

About This Course

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to the Issues
2. Understanding Alcohol Abuse
3. Understanding Violence Against Women
4. Alcohol and Domestic Violence
5. Alcohol, Sexual Assault, and Rape
6. Prevention and Early Intervention
7. Screening and Assessment
8. Diagnosis and Treatment
9. Legal and Ethical Issues

Supplements
Fact Sheets
Videos
Resources

Silence Hurts
Alcohol Abuse and Violence Against Women

Avoiding Date Rape Drugs

She should:

• Pour and prepare all beverages she consumes (alcoholic and nonalcoholic).
• Not leave drinks unattended.
• Keep her hand over the top of her glass or beverage container.
• Not drink out of large, open containers, such as punch bowls.
• Not trade or switch drinks with others.
• Not drink something if it looks or tastes "different."
• Watch for signs of drug effects in friends and act immediately on their behalf.⁴⁵