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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.

12/16/2025

A recent study conducted a 10-month longitudinal investigation examining the impact of obsessive passion (OP) for cannabis use among sexual minority (SM) college students. The findings revealed two distinct patterns. Students with high OP for cannabis demonstrated increased use over time, experienced more negative consequences, and reported decreased confidence in refusing cannabis use. Conversely, students with low OP, despite similar levels of cannabis use, showed increased use but maintained higher refusal self-efficacy and greater life satisfaction. These results suggest that the level of OP, rather than simply use frequency, may be a more critical factor, and that targeting this dimension could serve as an effective intervention strategy for reducing problematic cannabis use among SM college students.

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12/02/2025

A recent meta-analysis reveals strong link between digital alcohol marketing and youth drinking behaviors. Analyzing 31 studies, researchers found that exposure to alcohol marketing on social media and digital platforms significantly increased the likelihood of alcohol use among adolescents and young adults. The effects were particularly pronounced for recent exposure and social media platforms, with associations found across multiple outcomes including past 30-day use, binge drinking, and susceptibility among never users. These findings underscore that addressing digital alcohol marketing as a determinant of health is essential for designing effective policy responses to protect youth.

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12/01/2025

Kick off the 2025 Cannabis Symposium with Dr. Kathryn Gex from the Medical University of South Carolina.

Join us on December 4 at 11:00 AM ET for the opening session, Pathways to Balance: Helping Students Reassess Their Relationship with Cannabis.

In this opening session, Dr. Gex will explore the evolving relationship between college students and cannabis—why they use it, how it impacts them, and what strategies can promote healthier outcomes. Dr. Gex will also explore the new h**p and THC federal regulations and what they could potentially mean for higher education.

Whether you're involved in prevention, education, or student support, this is a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding of cannabis use in collegiate settings.

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11/24/2025

Oral ni****ne pouches (ONPs) are emerging as a concern on U.S. college campuses. A recent study found that ONP use is disproportionately concentrated among specific high-risk subgroups, including fraternity members, upper-class students among undergraduates, younger individuals among graduate students, those of higher socioeconomic status, and polysubstance users. Notably, the predominant motivation for use was recreational—most monthly users endorsed "I like the buzz"—with only one-third or fewer citing smoking cessation purposes. These findings underscore the need for targeted public health monitoring and interventions to address recreational ni****ne use and prevent further escalation among college populations.

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11/20/2025

Tune in as Stacey Hust, Ph.D., Associate Dean and Professor at Washington State University, along with fellow Washington State University Professor Jessica Willoughby, Ph.D., lead a discussion on cannabis messaging and the motives behind it. Join them on December 4 at 2:00 PM ET to explore how cannabis is being communicated to college students and what impact those messages may have.

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11/18/2025

Join Mary Hunt, PhD, Associate Professor at Western Washington University, as they explore the topics of cannabis use and sexual consent at the 2025 Cannabis Symposium as roundtable discussion on December 4 at 2:00pm ET. This session will encourage thoughtful discussion around prevention and education related to consent and cannabis use.

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11/17/2025

Recent study found that fluctuations in alcohol consumption directly influence sports betting behavior among young adults. Researchers examining within-person changes over time discovered that each additional drinking day corresponded to significant increases in betting frequency (7.7%), number of bets (9.4%), and amount wagered (9.4%). Importantly, these effects occurred at the within-person level—when participants drank more frequently than their personal average, they also bet more heavily than usual. This pattern extended to increased loss chasing and gambling-related consequences, independent of stable individual characteristics. The findings highlight the need for policies and prevention efforts that decouple alcohol use from sports betting to mitigate compounded risks.

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11/13/2025

Join us for the Closing Panel – Cannabis on Campus: Strategies for Meaningful Intervention at the 2025 Cannabis Symposium on December 4 from 3:15 – 4:15 PM ET.

Panelists Dr. Katherine Dienst from the University of Washington, Tom Fontana from the University of Vermont, and Leslie Wilson from San Diego State University, will explore what effective cannabis intervention looks like in higher education settings.

This session will highlight evidence-informed strategies, campus-specific approaches, and lessons learned from implementation. Panelists will share insights on navigating policy, prevention, and student engagement in a shifting landscape.

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11/12/2025

Collegiate gambling is no longer just a sports integrity issue—it's a critical student well-being issue.

From the non-stop headlines to new NCAA policies, this is a topic higher ed leaders can't ignore. We know there are strong links between high-risk gambling, mental health challenges, and harm related to alcohol and other drugs.

Are you navigating this on your campus?

Join the Higher Education Center tomorrow, November 12 at 2:00 p.m. ET, for our monthly water cooler chat hosted by HECAOD's Managing Director, Cindy Clouner.

Water Cooler Chats are a dedicated space for peers across the country to connect, share concerns, and discuss next steps—no matter where you are in the process.

Don't miss this vital conversation. Register now: https://buff.ly/UwOI63u

11/06/2025

Join Dr. Kelsey Schmuhl from The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy on December 4 at 12:30 PM ET for a thought-provoking session at the 2025 Cannabis Symposium.

Dr. Schmuhl will unpack how urine drug testing intersects with state-level cannabis legalization and student use, offering insights into the federal, state, and university policies that shape campus drug screening practices.

Participants will also explore harm reduction education strategies designed to support students navigating this evolving and often confusing landscape.

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11/05/2025

A recent study of 1,369 university students reveals critical distinctions between simultaneous alcohol and cannabis (SAC) users, alcohol-only users, and non-users. The simultaneous users exhibited significantly higher sensation-seeking tendencies, more positive expectancies about combined substance effects, and notably impaired emotion regulation strategies compared to their peers. They also demonstrated substantially elevated rates of alcohol-related problems and binge drinking behaviors relative to those consuming alcohol alone. These findings underscore the importance of addressing these interconnected psychological factors in interventions aimed at reducing SAC use and related harms.

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11/04/2025

Join us on November 19 from 2–3 p.m. ET for our next webinar featuring Christina Freibott, PhD, from Boston University School of Public Health. Dr. Freibott will explore risk factors, evidence-based prevention strategies, relevant policies, and the intersection of opioid misuse with college student mental health. Register today and learn more about student well-being and collegiate opioid prevention efforts!

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1947 N College Road
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

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http://hecaod.osu.edu/

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