SMU report: Substance abuse policies getting results

By Mark Norris

"Practice and policy changes made last year at Southern Methodist University in response to the substance abuse deaths of several students are helping, but more must be done to shift the campus culture regarding drugs and alcohol, according to a new university report."

"An incident involving the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity over the weekend also highlighted some of the school's challenges. This year's 'Watermelon Bash' resulted in property damage and deferred suspension for the fraternity."

"During the 2006-07 school year, SMU made headlines after a series of deaths. A year later, a school task force produced a list of recommendations to curb abuse on campus. A university commission's recent report evaluated the effects of those changes. ..."

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