Members of the ISU community can find help on where to “draw the line” concerning alcohol consumption on National Alcohol Screening day Thursday.

The event, in its fifth year, is designed to promote social responsibility, education and awareness concerning alcohol consumption and abuse. During the event, individuals fill out a written screening test about their alcohol use.

Participants are then able to make appointments with health professionals if they are concerned.

Wendell Mosby, an ISU alumnus and hospitality coordinator for Big Shots, 2522 Chamberlain St., has been involved in NASD since October.

“It was a way for me to give back to the community,” he said. “This was an easy way to show the residents of Ames that [bar owners and employees] can be responsible for the business that we promote instead of just cheap drink specials.”

Kathryn Kruise, employee of national office of NASD, said there are about 150 prescription medicines that can have an adverse effect with alcohol and she advises people who have a family history of alcohol abuse, women who are pregnant or soon to become pregnant, to rethink their drinking.

“The message we want to get across is that people don’t have to actually have a drinking problem to have a risk of a problem,” she said. “It’s something everyone can benefit from and should know when to draw the line.”

Kruise said she expects participation in NASD to be at an all-time high this year. More than 88,000 people participated in last year’s national events and more than 100,000 people are expected this year.

A station will be set up on Welch Avenue and outside Mickey’s Irish Pub, 109 Welch Ave., Thursday from 11:30 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. for students to take self-assessment tests on their alcohol-related behaviors and habits, Mosby said.

Individuals involved in the program have permission to enter drinking establishments and ask people if they want to be screened as well.

“Most people [get screened] out of fun and are inquisitive about it,” Mosby said.

Ames Mayor Ted Tedesco issued a proclamation at Tuesday’s City Council meeting to inform the community about NASD.