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First Step is a harm reduction program through the Office of Alcohol Policy Initiatives and the Office of Health Education.  First Step provides brief alcohol and drug interventions for students who are experiencing negative consequences as a result of alcohol and other drug use/abuse. 



According the University of Pennsylvania’s Annual Alcohol and Other Drug Survey in 2005-2006, 40% of Penn undergraduates reported experiencing negative academic impact resulting from their alcohol use. In addition, 10% of Penn undergrads reported that they missed class(es) due to recreational drug use, while 7% reported performing poorly on a test or assignment as a result of recreational drug use.

 

 
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