The 21st Birthday Card project is designed to reduce high risk drinking by students on their 21st birthday and to combat the tradition of the "Corner Crawl" (consuming shots at each of the numerous establishments within easy walking distance of the University). This program is modeled after the BRAD program at Michigan State University (www.brad21.org). The cards will include a happy birthday message from the University President and a safety message endorsed by student groups including Arts & Sciences Council, Asian Student Union, Black Student Alliance. The Cavalier Daily, Class of 2006, Class of 2007, Class of 2008, Honor Committee, Hoos Sober, Inter-Fraternity Council, Inter-Sorority Council, Latino Student Union, Madison House, Multicultural Greek Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, NOW at UVa, One in Four, Peer Health Educators, Queer Student Union, Resident Staff, Sexual Assault Facts and Education, Student Athlete Mentors, Student Council, University Guide Service, University Judiciary Committee, University Mediation Services, University Programs Council.  Along with the greeting card, students will receive a wallet-size insert with gender-specific BAC information, effects of BAC, responsible drinking tips, alcohol poisoning information, and emergency resource numbers. Members are encouraged by the results of a recent student survey conducted by ADAPT. Over 93% of those who responded said they would "somewhat" to "very much" appreciate receiving this card, and over 75% said they would save the insert card. After the cards have been sent, ADAPT will develop an on-line evaluation of the project to determine effectiveness.

Alcohol Awareness Week is a week of fun and educational programs geared toward raising the awareness of dangerous drinking habits at the University. It is held every year during the week before the last home football game and coincides with effort to combat the tradition of the "Fourth-Year Fifth" (drinking a fifth of liquor during the last home football game of your fourth year). The programs cover a wide range of topics, including facts about alcohol and drug abuse, treatment of problem behavior, and tips on how to have responsibility for oneself and others. Publicity also includes recent research that indicated that only 16% of fourth-years attempted the fourth-year fifth in 1998. The week is planned by a steering committee made up of various groups on Grounds. ADAPT serves as the coordinating group and facilitates meetings of this steering committee. Last year, AAW was held in November and over 1,300 fourth-year students signed the pledge not to attempt the fourth-year fifth. Approximately 650 students attended educational programs during the week and another 650 students attended late-night substance-free events.

The Designated Driver Program has been made possible by a grant from the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. In cooperation with local bars and restaurants, this program will provide free non-alcoholic drinks to designated drivers. Designated driver cups printed with the ADAPT logo will be distributed to participating locations to reduce their costs and gain some publicity for the program. Nine establishments have agreed to participate in the program. ADAPT is in the process of applying for additional funds to continue the program for another year.

Foxfield is an annual steeplechase equestrian event in Albemarle County that is well attended by University students and traditionally characterized by high-risk drinking. In cooperation with Student Council, ADAPT worked to reduce dangerous drinking at this event. The week before the event, publicity and tabling informed students about the Savvy Fox program and about safety tips. The Savvy Fox program gave free non-alcoholic drinks from any vendor to students and community members who pledged not to drink and provided a station where anyone could get free non-alcoholic drinks and snacks (donated by local merchants) during the race. ADAPT and Student Council members staffed this station, which was so popular that the sponsors ran out of food and non-alcoholic beverages before the end of the race. The vendors also ran out of tee-shirts. Next year, we plan to increase the amount of food and beverages available to students.

A Problem Drinking Brochure, entitled "Problem Drinking: Questions, Answers, and Resources" was created by ADAPT members. It includes signs of a drinking problem and a listing of various resources available on Grounds. This brochure made its debut this fall and can be found in residence houses and other locations around Grounds.

Safe Spring Break activities are designed to encourage students to stay safe and responsible during the break. ADAPT sponsored flyers, ads, and staffed awareness tables to distribute information and free Bacchus picture frames. Programs for this week included "Playing the Game: Sex, Alcohol and Communication" by Robin Sawyer. Those in attendance were eligible to win our Spring Break Survival Kit with a beach towel, sunglasses, beach bucket, t-shirt, disposable camera, and many, many other spring break supplies. Over 300 students attended Dr. Sawyer's presentation.

Wellness Housing is an alternative to traditional residence houses, and ADAPT members feel that students who live on Grounds should have the option of choosing a substance-free residence hall or floor. In collaboration with Student Council, ADAPT is working to encourage the University administration to study this concept and assess its feasibility at UVA. ADAPT members are circulating a petition in the hopes of gaining broad student support for this initiative.