<p>I look at non-punitive alcohol abuse policy like passing out birth control or free needles. Giving away condoms isn’t encouraging people to have sex- it’s acknowledging the facts and keeping them safe. Punishing a student for having a few beers too many is… punishment. It’s like the death penalty- it makes some people feel better but doesn’t change what happened.</p>
<p>If a student is repeatedly caught drunk, that’s a different story. He needs help. I’d “offer” him the opportunity to go into counseling, and if he didn’t take it, then I’d kick him out.</p>
<p>Getting caught by your RA after you’ve had a few beers (first offense) is not grounds for punishment, IMO.</p>