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Research-based information from the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to assist in reviewing drinking habits and how they affect health.

Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that teaches you how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The training helps you identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.

In 2016, Women In Government seated the National Task Force on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders after hearing from members about the growing epidemic in their states. The group met over the course of the year to collaborate, develop state policy responses and fresh ideas, and create effective partnerships. The task force, which includes state legislators, mental health professionals and… (read more)

The Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery (HECAOD) is a premier alcohol and drug misuse prevention and recovery resource for colleges and universities across the nation. It is the mission of the HECAOD, in partnership with the nation's colleges and universities, to promote student success nationally by providing data-driven solutions to alcohol and drug… (read more)

In the last several years, U.S. Law Enforcement has seen a dramatic increase in the availability of dangerous synthetic opioids. A large majority of these synthetic opioids are structural derivatives of the synthetic drug fentanyl. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid currently listed as a Schedule II prescription drug that mimics the effects of morphine in the human body, but has potency 50-100 times… (read more)

These recommendations are the result of a Federal Interagency Working Group coordinated by the White House National Security Council. Stakeholder associations and organizations representing the medical, public health, law enforcement, Fire/EMS, and occupational safety and health disciplines provided invaluable input to inform the Interagency Working Group's efforts, and their feedback helped… (read more)

A Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) that provides a best-practice guideline for the treatment of substance abuse disorders. The recommendations contained in each TIP are grounded in an evidence base. Evidence includes scientific research findings and the opinion of the TIP consensus panel of experts.

In collaboration with athletics stakeholders and campus substance abuse prevention experts, and guided by the latest prevention science and deterrence strategies, the NCAA SSI designed this toolkit to support athletics administrators in collaboration with their campus colleagues in efforts to reduce substance abuse and to promote healthy choices, fair competition, and a positive environment for… (read more)

This document describes strategies that are used to create healthier campus environments in which alcohol is less available, more responsibly promoted and served, and poses less of a threat to the health, safety, and well-being of all students. The strategies described in this document accomplish these objectives by changing conditions on campuses, by coordinating and supporting efforts in… (read more)

This is the executive summary for the report, Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health. It includes the table of contents, a full summary of the report, a vision for the future, key findings, and supplementary materials. Read the full report.

In 2015, over 27 million people in the United States reported current use of illicit drugs or misuse of prescription drugs, and over 66 million people (nearly a quarter of the adult and adolescent population) reported binge drinking in the past month. Alcohol and drug misuse and related disorders are major public health challenges that are taking an enormous toll on individuals, families, and… (read more)

The webinar, led by Phoenix House's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Andrew Kolodny, M.D., discusses the effect that skyrocketing rates of opioid addiction and overdose deaths are having on college students across the nation. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, the United States is in the midst of a severe epidemic of opioid addiction and overdose deaths. In 2010, there were nearly 17,… (read more)

JED Campus is a nationwide initiative of The Jed Foundation (JED) designed to guide schools through a collaborative process of comprehensive systems, program, and policy development with customized support to build upon existing student mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention efforts. By becoming a member of JED Campus, a school demonstrates a commitment to the emotional well-being… (read more)

The mission of Generation Rx is to educate people of all ages about the potential dangers of misusing prescription medications. The goal is to enhance medication safety among our youth, college students, other adults in our communities, and seniors. Prescription medications can help us live longer and healthier lives, but any medication has the potential to do harm, especially when misused. These… (read more)

The Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery launched ScreenU in December 2016. ScreenU is a web-based screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment tool that identifies students at risk for negative consequences from alcohol, marijuana, and prescription drug misuse and connects them with resources on your campus and community. This archived webinar… (read more)

College students don't live in a bubble, even those that reside on campus. They may live, work, and play within the community. With alcohol use a top public health issue among college students, the negative consequences can also impact campuses. Campuses and communities can and should work together to implement environmental prevention strategies to reduce high-risk drinking. This webinar gives… (read more)

This manual provides an overview of the SPARC model and step-by-step guidance on how to implement the interventions of the study. This manual can be implemented locally and is useful for college administrators, practitioners, and others who seek to reduce high-risk drinking behaviors.

Harmful and underage drinking remain significant problems on U.S. campuses, despite our collective efforts to address them. Higher education officials understand that, all too often, alcohol-related problems can seem intractable, leading to questions and frustration over how best to reduce student drinking and its negative consequences. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (… (read more)

CollegeAIM was developed by NIAAA to help college personnel choose among the many potential interventions to address harmful and underage college student drinking. The matrix-based tool, guide, website, and related resources are meant to be used in conjunction with your school’s own processes for anticipating and responding to the needs of your student body, campus environment, and surrounding… (read more)

The Safer Universities Program aims to reduce excessive drinking and intoxication at off-campus locations near the college, including parties at homes and apartments, as well as at nearby bars and restaurants It achieves this by enhancing enforcement of laws to encourage responsible hosting and service of alcohol in private and commercial settings. This tool kit describes the components of the… (read more)

The purpose of this guide is to consolidate the experience that campus and community law enforcement agencies have gained in conducting party patrols across jurisdictions and share that information with agencies looking for more effective tools to help manage party-related problems. This guide covers six basic components that together will maximize the chances of having success with party patrols… (read more)

SAMHSA promotes and implements prevention and early intervention strategies to reduce the impact of mental and substance use disorders in America's communities. Find information on grants and funding that support programs related to the prevention of substance abuse and mental illness; SAMHSA publications and related resources on the prevention of substance abuse and mental illness; and early… (read more)

NREPP is a searchable online database of mental health and substance abuse interventions. All interventions in the registry have met NREPP's minimum requirements for review and have been independently assessed and rated for quality of research and readiness for dissemination.

The Tribal Training and Technical Assistance Center provides training and technical assistance (TTA) on mental and substance use disorders, suicide prevention, and the promotion of mental health. They offer broad, focused, and intensive TTA to federally recognized tribes, other American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities, SAMHSA tribal grantees, and organizations serving Indian Country. The… (read more)

This toolkit offers strategies to health care providers, communities, and local governments for developing practices and policies to help prevent opioid-related overdoses and deaths. Sections of the toolkit cover opioid use disorder facts, five essential steps for first responders, information for prescribers, safety advice for patients and family members, and resources for those recovering from… (read more)

This report presents a detailed look at results from the 2013 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), an annual survey of the civilian, non-institutionalized population of the United States aged 12 years old or older. The report presents national estimates of rates of use, numbers of users, and other measures related to illicit drugs, alcohol, and tobacco products. The report focuses on… (read more)

This updated resource considers the range of substance misuse and mental health issues many of today's young adults have as they enter colleges and universities or may develop during their college years. The kit provides college and university prevention practitioners, health center staff, and administrators with useful summaries of current knowledge, links, and directions that will make it… (read more)

SAMHDA is a public resource funded by the Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality (CBHSQ), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). CBHSQ has primary responsibility for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of SAMHSA's behavioral health data. CBHSQ promotes the access and use of the nation's substance abuse and mental health research data through… (read more)

The Campus Safety CD-ROM is free to order and includes more than 80 resources for public safety institutions, academic administrators, students, and communities on issues such as sexual assault and stalking, alcohol and substance abuse, property crime and nuisance violations, emergency preparedness and management, and crime prevention and community partners.

The Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP) supports innovative cross-system collaboration for individuals with mental illnesses or co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders who come into contact with the justice system. The program encourages early intervention for these multisystem-involved individuals; maximizes diversion opportunities for multisystem-involved… (read more)