Laura Oster-Aaland, director of Orientation and Student Success, was lead author on an article published in Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. Co-authors included Jane Vangsness, alcohol and other drug coordinator at NDSU; Melissa Lewis, Clayton Neighbors and Mary Larimer, all professors at the University of Washington.

The article, titled "Alcohol Poisoning Among College Students Turning 21: Do They Recognize the Symptoms and How Do They Help?" examines students' reported helping behavior in alcohol-related emergencies with their peers. The research was the result of a three-year collaborative study between NDSU and the University of Washington to explore ways to reduce high risk drinking among college students. The study was funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.