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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.

10/01/2026

Is your campus equipped with proactive, evidence-informed strategies to address evolving student substance trends?

Join us at the National Meeting for an essential breakout session: Psychedelics on Campus: Prevention, Harm Reduction, and Student Safety. Led by Whitney Platzer O'Regan, Ed.D., from NASPA, this session dives into current student use patterns, intersecting risk factors, and public health frameworks that go beyond abstinence-only approaches.

What you will gain from this session:

- Discover actionable approaches to campus-wide education, early intervention, and peer engagement.

- Learn practical strategies to align campus policy and strengthen crisis response systems.

- Build environments that reduce harm and empower informed decision-making among students.

Session Details:

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, October 20

⏰ Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET

👤 Speaker: Whitney Platzer O'Regan, Ed.D., Senior Director of Prevention and Safety Initiatives at NASPA

Register for the National Meeting and add this session to your schedule today:
https://buff.ly/G6HlKx7

09/29/2026

Building cross-campus partnerships for student wellness sounds great in theory—until you actually try to get busy departments on board.

When potential campus partners don't have health education or prevention in their job descriptions, outreach can feel like an uphill battle. How do you build authentic relationships from scratch and meet colleagues where they are?

Join us for HECAOD’s October Water Cooler Chat: Coffee & Collaboration! ☕

In this candid discussion, we’ll explore practical ways to frame shared goals, time your outreach strategically, and navigate stages of departmental readiness to build lasting support networks across campus.

📅 Date: Tuesday, October 13

⏰ Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET

🎙️ Session Moderator: Faith DeNardo, Director for Office of Health and Wellness & Title IX Deputy Coordinator at Bowling Green State University

Strengthen your campus network and bring fresh strategies back to your team.

👉 Save your spot today: https://buff.ly/YtCpADf

09/24/2026

Are your students turning to AI tools like ChatGPT for health advice and emotional support? 🤖

As large language models become a go-to resource for young people, higher education practitioners need practical tools to navigate this new landscape. Join us for our Wednesday National Meeting keynote session: One Prompt at a Time: Understanding the Role and Limits of AI in the Context of Campus Wellness.

Led by Dr. Kimberly Boulden ( at Buffalo), this session unpacks how AI systems work, examines where human assumptions impact outputs, and evaluates AI's efficacy in mental health support. You will leave with actionable strategies to guide departmental policy and staff training on your campus.

🎓 Continuing Education:

This session is approved for Social Work CE through NASW and 1.5 entry-level CHES contact hours.

📅 When: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. EDT

📍 Where: National Meeting Keynote Session

Secure your spot today to strengthen your campus wellness strategy!

https://buff.ly/xip1wMB

09/21/2026

Is your campus prepared for the potential impacts of federal cannabis rescheduling?

Join us for the National Meeting Opening Keynote on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET! Moderated by our Executive Director, Dr. Jim Lange, this expert panel will break down the rapidly evolving legal landscape and what potential federal policy shifts mean for campus prevention, student health, institutional compliance, and policy.

Featured Panelists:
• Douglas A. Berman, J.D. – Executive Director, Drug Enforcement and Policy Center, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
• Matthew B. Lawrence, J.D. – Professor of Law & Associate Dean of Faculty, Emory University School of Law
• Cat Packer, J.D. – Distinguished Cannabis Policy Practitioner in Residence, Drug Enforcement and Policy Center; Director of Drug Markets and Legal Regulation, Drug Policy Alliance

Gain critical insights and expert perspectives to help your institution navigate emerging trends and prepare for a range of future regulatory scenarios.

👉 Register today to secure your spot: https://buff.ly/64nZMEJ

09/17/2026

How comprehensive are your campus recovery supports?

Collegiate recovery extends beyond substance use. Students today navigate interconnected challenges, including high-risk gambling, disordered eating, ni****ne dependence, and process addictions—often alongside co-occurring mental health concerns.

Join our multidisciplinary expert panel for an actionable discussion on building holistic, recovery-supportive campus environments.

Event Details:
• Date & Time: Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT
• Panelists:
- Ryan DiMeglio, Rutgers University
- Kelsey Schmuhl, The Ohio State University
- Alex Shrode, Texas Tech University
• Moderator:
- Keith Murphy, Rutgers University
• Continuing Education: CHES®/MCHES® credits available ($10 members / $20 non-members)

Gain strategies to strengthen cross-departmental collaboration and serve every student in recovery.

👉 Register today to save your spot: https://buff.ly/jEhkvjz

09/10/2026

Save the Date! Join us for the 2026 Cannabis Symposium on December 3, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET.

Explore cannabis intervention and prevention resources for higher education, including trends in online cannabis retail, student engagement strategies, and best practices in survey design and measurement. Don't miss this opportunity to gain practical tools and evidence-informed insights for your campus.

https://buff.ly/efTsbYX

09/03/2026

Are you ready to get SMART on recovery?

Join us for our upcoming Water Cooler Chat on September 8 at 2:00 p.m. ET for an engaging and interactive conversation with Pete Rubinas, CEO of SMART Recovery.

This session will explore how SMART Recovery can be integrated into existing recovery communities, key lessons learned from successful implementations, ways SMART Recovery supports individuals beyond alcohol and other drug (AOD) recovery, and strategies for applying the model to a wide range of addictive behaviors.

Come prepared to ask questions, share experiences, and engage in discussion with fellow professionals as we explore practical approaches to implementing SMART Recovery in your community.

https://buff.ly/gmG03xf

08/13/2026

Ready to secure the funding your campus prevention programs deserve?

While many campus budgets are shrinking, the pressure to sustain and grow your AOD efforts remains high. Grant writing can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be.

Join our very own Cindy Clouner on September 17th for a crash course tailored specifically for campus professionals. You will leave with a clear roadmap to navigate budgets, timelines, and SMART goals so you can return to campus ready to write!

Registration Cost:

HECAOD Members: $80

Non-Members: $100

This training is approved for 3 CHES/MCHES contact hours.

Register today to secure your spot:

https://buff.ly/sXOkXp0

08/05/2026

Are cryptocurrencies, prediction markets, and other digital financial trends influencing risk-taking behavior on your campus?

While these platforms are often framed around finance and tech, their rapid growth among college students raises critical questions about financial well-being, speculation, and gambling-related harm. Join us for a practical primer designed to help campus professionals understand these evolving trends and support student health.

Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Time: 2:00 – 3:15 p.m. EDT

Presenter: Glenn Yamagata, Oregon Council on Problem Gambling

CE Credits: Up to 1.25 CHES/MCHES contact hours available ($10 for members / $20 for non-members)

Equip your team with actionable insights to address digital speculation and student risk on campus.

Save your spot today: https://buff.ly/Gx52fK1

07/28/2026

Join us August 11 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET for an interactive water cooler chat conversation on campus opioid overdose prevention and response.

Hear from SAFE Project about implementing a Technical Assistance program through the Coalition for Healthy and Safe Campus Communities (CHASCo), and learn how the University of Tennessee at Martin successfully trained more than 1,500 students to use naloxone.

Bring your questions, share your experiences, and learn alongside peers in a collaborative discussion designed to spark ideas and practical solutions.

https://buff.ly/PHT0zQz

Address

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

Website

http://hecaod.osu.edu/

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