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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)

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 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.

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)

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)