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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.

02/02/2026

A recent qualitative study analyzing 189 Reddit posts (2013–2019) related to alcohol, cannabis, and opioid use identified four primary domains of need: information needs, emotional support, coping and managing strategies, and contextual challenges. These findings highlight the need for more personalized and context-sensitive approaches in treatment, education, and prevention programs for people who use substances.

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# Research

01/27/2026

Starting a new prevention role in higher education? You don't have to navigate the complex world of collegiate substance misuse and high-risk behavior alone!

Join our 3-part New Prevention Professional Training to gain the essential science, frameworks, and strategies you need to be effective right away.

What You'll Gain:

A clear understanding of the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) and how to apply it on your campus.

Tools to identify unique collegiate challenges and select evidence-based strategies.

Connections to key resources, partner organizations, and policies in the field.

Details:

Dates: March 5, 6, & 12, 2026

Time: 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET (Each day)

Cost: $100 for Members / $150 for Non-Members

Facilitators: Cindy Clouner & Logan Davis

Ready to build your foundational knowledge and gain 9 contact hours of CHES/MCHES?

Register today to secure your spot: https://buff.ly/giDGx1o

01/26/2026

A recent study found that avoidant coping (e.g., withdrawing from or distracting oneself from stressors) mediated the association between college students’ perceived stress and both cannabis use and substance-related negative consequences, whereas approach coping (e.g., actively addressing stressors) did not show a similar mediating effect. These findings underscore the importance of prevention efforts that strengthen approach coping and reduce reliance on avoidant coping to mitigate negative substance use outcomes among college students.

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01/14/2026

If your campus is looking to move beyond alcohol-centered norms, this webinar is for you. Substance-Free Socials: Building Community on Campus is an engaging session for higher education professionals who want inclusive alternatives to alcohol-centered programming. Join Tara O’Keefe, Addiction Counselor Supervisor at Stockton University, on January 21, 2026, from 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET to explore why substance-free events matter for student well-being and learn how to design social experiences that resonate across diverse campus communities. Through real-world examples and discussion, you’ll leave with practical, low-cost ideas you can implement, no matter your campus size or resources.

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01/13/2026

We are excited to participate in the 2026 NASPA Strategies Conferences, delivering sessions focused on addressing key challenges and opportunities in collegiate health and wellness.

Our sessions provide campus professionals with actionable, evidence-based strategies to foster safer, healthier, and more inclusive academic environments.

Featured Sessions:
Foundations For Campus Prevention Strategies Using Current and Long-Term Data For Planning
Alcohol & Drug Education with Fraternities and Sororities: Strategies for Engagement
Getting In the Game: Tools to Address Risky Gambling Among College Students
Text Me When You Arrive: Preventing Risky Road Use Among College Students

Join us this week to collaborate and advance prevention and recovery efforts that create lasting impacts on campus communities. We look forward to seeing you there!

01/12/2026

A recent study of college students found that poor emotional regulation mediated the relationship between effortful emotional control and alcohol-related problems (negatively) and between affect lability and alcohol-related problems (positively). Additionally, poor emotional regulation was directly associated with alcohol problems as well as indirectly via alcohol consumption. These findings underscore the importance of tailored and effective interventions among college student drinkers by targeting emotional regulation mechanisms rather than focusing solely on drinking reduction.

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01/07/2026

Does mentioning artificial intelligence (AI) in your department spark excitement or trepidation? As AI tools become more integrated into our daily work, moving past the "hot button" headlines to find reliable, actionable information is essential for campus professionals.

Join us for HECAOD’s January Water Cooler Chat, an informal, peer-led space to discuss the foundations of AI. Facilitated by Evan Ozmat, an IBM Certified Machine Learning Professional from the University at Albany, we’ll explore where to find trustworthy AI resources and how to apply these technologies to your prevention efforts.

Connect with colleagues nationwide to share your concerns, successes, and questions in a low-pressure environment.

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01/05/2026

Imposter syndrome refers to persistent feelings of self-doubt and fraudulence about one's abilities despite evidence of competence. A recent study revealed that imposter syndrome is significantly correlated with depression, anxiety, and problematic alcohol use patterns among college students. College students experiencing imposter syndrome were more likely to engage in heavy drinking and face alcohol-related problems, primarily because increased psychological distress (depression and anxiety) led them to use alcohol as a coping mechanism. These findings underscore that incorporating imposter syndrome into alcohol intervention strategies could help reduce problematic drinking behaviors.

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12/22/2025

A recent study using ecological momentary assessment examined how cannabis consumption methods affect use patterns and harms among 88 college students who simultaneously use alcohol and cannabis. The study found that joint or blunt use was associated with both significantly more consumption and greater negative consequences compared to b**g use. Notably, cannabis product type (plant vs. concentrate/oil) showed no significant differences in outcomes. These findings can inform just-in-time interventions targeting higher-risk consumption methods.

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12/18/2025

Starting a new prevention role in higher education? You don't have to navigate the complex world of collegiate substance misuse and high-risk behavior alone!

Join our 3-part New Prevention Professional Training to gain the essential science, frameworks, and strategies you need to be effective right away.

What You'll Gain:

- A clear understanding of the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) and how to apply it on your campus.

- Tools to identify unique collegiate challenges and select evidence-based strategies.

- Connections to key resources, partner organizations, and policies in the field.

Details:

- Dates: March 5, 6, & 12, 2026

- Time: 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET (Each day)

- Cost: $100 for Members / $150 for Non-Members

- Facilitators: Cindy Clouner & Logan Davis

Ready to build your foundational knowledge and gain 9 contact hours of CHES/MCHES?

Register today to secure your spot: https://buff.ly/giDGx1o

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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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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