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Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery

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Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery

Providing tools, training, and technical assistance to campus professionals working to address collegiate substance misuse across the continuum.

09/04/2025

Register for today for our upcoming learning collaborative featuring Tom Kimball, PhD from Texas Tech University. Join Dr. Tom Kimball as he explores the prevalence of sexual addiction within collegiate populations, the intersections between sexual compulsivity and substance use, and how holistic models explain the pathways from compulsive and impulsive behaviors to behavioral and substance addictions. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how peer-based community support can play a vital role in recovery from sexual compulsion and related disorders!

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09/02/2025

A recent study of college students examining how they construct alcohol-related identities through social media posting behaviors identified two primary identity construction patterns: students either position alcohol as the central focus of their core identity (through "partier," "humorist," or "master drinker" personas) or utilize alcohol as a means to enhance other lifestyle identities such as social, sophisticated, or material status personas. These findings suggest that students’ use of alcohol-related content as a symbolic tool may not only reinforce desired identities but also lead to overestimating drinking norms, thereby potentially amplifying both drinking behaviors and continued alcohol-related posting within their peer networks.

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08/28/2025

Join us for the More Than Sobriety: Building Collegiate Recovery Support for the Whole Student Learning Collaborative opening session with Dr. Andrew Finch from Vanderbilt University's Peabody College as he explores the factors driving the growth of collegiate recovery programs, shifts in policies and philosophies, and what these changes mean for the future of recovery on campus. Don't miss this opportunity to reflect on a decade of process and what lies ahead!

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08/27/2025

Register today for the 2025 National Meeting to save your seat for our opening keynote! Dr. Jason Kilmer, from the University of Washington, will discuss the value of centering science and data in our ever-changing world and provide strategies for how we can do that within our work. Strengthen your skills in collecting reliable, valid data and identifying key partners who can serve as "delivery systems" to support evidence-based strategies.

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08/21/2025

Mark your calendars for our More Than Sobriety: Building Collegiate Recovery Support for the Whole Student Learning Collaborative on September 17, 2025 – a one-day virtual event bringing together new and experienced professionals to learn how students with substance use disorders often face additional behavioral health challenges, including disordered eating, gambling, screentime and compulsive sexual behaviors. This workshop will explore how these concerns impact college students, intersect with alcohol and other drug use and how collegiate recovery programs can holistically support students navigating these co-occurring concerns.

Learn from professionals in the field, sharpen your skills, and connect with peers in a full day of insightful sessions, including learning sessions, breakout sessions and practical panel discussion.

Free for HECAOD Campus, ScreenU, Institutional, and Individual members. Non-members: $100.

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08/20/2025

A recent study of 938 young adults (aged 18-25) reveals that 77% experience unplanned drinking episodes—consuming alcohol despite prior intentions not to drink. Weekend social contexts emerged as major risk factors, with unplanned drinking being 63% more likely on weekends and strongly associated with the presence of drinking friends. Frequent unplanned drinking predicted 26% higher rates of negative alcohol consequences, highlighting the clinical significance of this behavior pattern. These findings underscore the importance of considering drinking planning and peer influence in alcohol interventions.

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08/13/2025

A recent study examining e-cigarette use among college students has revealed significant problem behavior theory factors influencing va**ng patterns. The research found that peer influence serves as the primary predictor of e-cigarette use, with students whose friends predominantly v**e being significantly more likely to use e-cigarettes themselves. Among students with high peer va**ng exposure, cannabis involvement emerged as a secondary factor that further increased the likelihood of current e-cigarette use. These findings highlight the need for tailored prevention and intervention strategies that consider peer networks and cannabis involvement patterns to effectively address e-cigarette use among college populations.

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08/04/2025

A recent qualitative study examining undergraduate students in states with legalized recreational cannabis identified significant gaps between policy changes and actual student behavior. Despite state-level legalization, students continued purchasing from illegal sources due to high dispensary costs and experienced confusion from conflicting state and campus policies. While students perceived cannabis as beneficial for immediate stress relief, they acknowledged long-term mental health risks including depression and dependency, yet implemented minimal harm reduction strategies. These findings reveal that legalization creates complex challenges for college campuses, suggesting higher education institutions need to enhance education on safe practices.

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07/30/2025

Join us today at 2 p.m. ET for An In-Depth Look at ScreenU, featuring HECAOD’s own Logan O. Davis. This session offers a live demo of ScreenU, a web-based screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) tool designed for higher education settings. As prevention and recovery professionals face growing demands and limited resources, ScreenU presents a powerful solution to enhance your efforts, broaden your reach, and create lasting impact on your campus. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore how ScreenU can support your institution’s prevention and early intervention goals.

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07/28/2025

A recent study examining 158 community colleges in HHS Region IX revealed significant gaps in substance use support services. Despite the high rates of substance use among community college students, most institutions provide limited overdose prevention resources and treatment referral services. However, the study additionally found that colleges offering comprehensive overdose prevention resources, treatment referrals, and engagement opportunities demonstrated a reduced tendency to implement punitive substance use policies, which serve as critical barriers to students' help-seeking behaviors. These findings suggest that strategic investment in harm reduction services could facilitate institutional transitions from punishment-centered to health-centered approaches.

07/21/2025

A recent comprehensive study analyzing 70 collegiate recovery programs across the United States and Canada found that program directors were predominantly non-Hispanic White women with representation from sexual and gender minorities, and these directors demonstrated positive perceptions toward harm reduction principles and mutual-help group meetings. In terms of program operations, programs with diversified funding sources supported twice as many students and provided more space, drop-in facilities, and relapse management policies compared to those relying on single funding streams. Additionally, these programs showed robust availability of All Recovery meetings and a wide diversity of mutual-help group meetings.

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07/15/2025

Save $50 now through July 18 with our HECAOD National Meeting Registration & Individual Membership Bundle! For just $500, get full access to the 2025 National Meeting in Columbus—including in-person keynotes, CHES/MCHES hours, and session recordings—plus an individual membership through July 2026. Membership includes discounted event registration (like the Cannabis Symposium), access to all learning collaboratives, and ongoing professional development. Don’t miss this limited-time opportunity!

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1947 N College Rd
Columbus, OH
43210

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Website

http://hecaod.osu.edu/

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