What Is Does the Georgia Young Adult Program (GYAP) Consist Of?
It is a peer education program for colleges and universities in the state of Georgia that focuses on the following issues:
• Alcohol education
• Alcohol abuse prevention
• Impaired driving
• Underage drinking
• Safety belts
• Speeding
• Risk reductions
• Other destructive decisions
Addressing these issues are achieved by developing and maintaining quality peer educators, resources that promote and support learning, and a caring environment that encourages peers to discuss and develop responsible habits, attitudes and lifestyles regarding alcohol and related issues. These achievements are parallel to those promoted through BACCHUS & GAMMA peer education network.
“BACCHUS” is an acronym for Boost Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the
Health of University Students and “GAMMA” is an acronym for Greeks Advocating
Mature Management of Alcohol.