Experiential Learning Project Profile
GH06-007
PEER SUPPORT
for the prevention of drug and alcohol misuse
Our Social Mission:
To find out and reduce young adults’ risktaking attitudes and behaviors in using drugs
and alcohol.
Student Learning:
Students will learn about the current trends in
substance use, application of research skills to
develop tools and conduct needs assessment,
and development of public education
programme targeted to young adults in
university.
PROJECT LOCATION
HKU campus,
Hong Kong
Project Opportunities:
• Design and conduct an assessment
on university peers about their
risks in drug and alcohol misuse,
knowledge gaps related to the
substance use, and the service and
support needed for prevention.
• Develop an innovative evidence-based harm-reduction programme,
which include development of resources, education strategies, tools
and campaign, in response to the findings from the assessment and
under the supervision of KELY Support Group.
• Be trained as peer educators for substance misuse prevention, and help
recruit and train a group of peer champions in the university to join
delivering the programme on campus.
COMMUNITY PARTNER
KELY Support
Group
KEY AREAS
Drug & Alcohol Misuse, Risky
Behaviors, Assessment Tools,
Peer Education, Campaign,
Programme Development
Interested faculty members are
welcome to contact Dr. Dennis
Cheung, Lecturer of GHELC
Phone: 2219 4828
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://ghelc.hku.hk