Jeff Wolfsberg & Associates

Drug Education and Wellness Specialists

Welcome

by Jeff Wolfsberg on March 30, 2009

Welcome.  I hope that your visit here indicates a shared commitment for increasing effective alcohol and other drug prevention, intervention and mental health within ourselves and in our communities. 

This site is designed to provide you with a comprehensive introduction to my work and philosophy through media appearances, social media tools like Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook, articles, and samples of my workshops and presentations.   The emphasis of my professional life is alcohol and other drug prevention and early intervention, human sexuality, leadership development, professional development for staff, and parent education.

I encourage you to learn more about my staff and me through our biographical information and numerous testimonials.  We work with secondary schools, colleges and universities, community coalitions, non-profit institutions, parent groups, and associations around the world.

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I look forward to hearing from you.

Warmest regards,

Jeff

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Understanding the Bystander Effect With Mike Dilbeck

by Jeff Wolfsberg on August 20, 2010

Mike Dilbeck is a professional speaker, film and video producer, and creator of inspiring educational products to empower human beings to live extraordinary and powerful lives.  He is well-known and respected in the fields in which he plays and is known to make a huge difference in the world.

In July of 2007, Mike set out to produce an anti-hazing video for the fraternity/sorority community.  This project took on a life of its own and grew into the RESPONSE ABILITY project including a DVD package, published book and speaking engagements.  Mike now devotes most of his time to this project.

What Mike talks about in this podcast:

  • What is the Bystander Effect?
  • Why don’t people intervene when they see something is wrong?
  • What are the steps to an effective intervention.
  • Why talking about the bystander effect is essential in creating safe and welcoming communities.

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Reducing Underage and Dangerous Drinking in College – Interview with Dr. G. Alan Marlatt

August 19, 2010

Dr. G. Alan Marlatt is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Washington and Director of the Addictive Behaviors Research Center at that institution.  Dr. Marlatt is known for his work in the fields of Harm Reduction, Relapse Prevention, and he is the creator of BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Student) [...]

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Considerations of School-Based Drug Testing

May 31, 2010

School-based drug testing has been touted as the panacea to teen drug use. However, it has not yet been established that drug testing does not cause harm. The following should be considered as possible harmful consequences of drug testing when implementing a program.

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Looking for Treatment? 10 Questions

May 17, 2010

Once the decision has been made to seek treatment, the next step is to find a treatment center that suits your needs. Here are some questions that can help guide your decision.

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Effective Alcohol Education: What Works with Underage Youths

May 5, 2010

Guest Blogger:  David J. Hanson, Ph.D. Public policy in the U.S. calling for complete alcohol abstinence by all persons under the age of 21 is highly unsuccessful. Indeed, there is much evidence that the policy has actually been counterproductive — causing more problems than it prevents. Current alcohol education programs are virtually mandated by law [...]

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Mixed Messages About Alcohol

May 3, 2010

By David J. Hanson, Ph. D. Many alcohol abuse prevention agencies and organizations caution against making statements that can send mixed messages about alcohol and drinking. There is concern that such messages will confuse people and dilute educational efforts. But what is a mixed message and how can we recognize one? Do any of these [...]

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