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Substance Use/Misuse

In this podcast episode, David Anderson, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Education and Human Development at George Mason University, discusses the following:  Findings on substance misuse prevention efforts from the College Alcohol Survey  Insights from campus-based professionals working on alcohol and drug misuse issues  A new guide on professional competencies for drug and alcohol ...
This study discusses the prevalence with which young adults report using prescription drugs off-script. Findings underscore the importance of educating young Americans about the dangers of fentanyl and prescription pills. Learn more. 
This toolbox is a collection of reports, publications, and webinars designed to make the jobs of campus substance misuse prevention professionals easier. These resources can also give support to counselors or administrators working with high school students who are facing many of the same pressures. Learn more.  ...
This webpage provides information about drug-impaired driving and reminds all drivers to pass their keys to a sober driver if they are impaired by drugs and thinking about driving. The page contains social media content, graphics, advertisements, fact sheets, and press releases. Learn more. 
This webpage provides sober driving enforcement marketing tools that can be distributed to fit local needs and objectives. These materials will partner your office with other states, communities, and organizations on this impaired driving prevention initiative. The page contains social media content, graphics, advertisements, fact sheets, and press releases. Learn ...
This webpage provides resources for traffic safety advocates and materials to educate the public on the dangers and consequences of impaired driving during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The page contains social media content, graphics, brief videos, fact sheets, a news release, and additional messaging. Learn more.   ...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced grant awards totaling more than $340 million to help combat America’s substance use crisis amid a continued escalation of overdose deaths among young people and adults. Funding has been awarded under the 14 distinct grant programs. Learn more. 
This video explains the impact of drugs on the brain’s reward systems and how treatment and recovery support can help people meet their goals by relieving withdrawal symptoms, navigating triggers, and making other positive changes. This plain language explanation is ideal for use in educational settings and can be shared ...
This article discusses the role that Campus Recovery Programs (CRPs) play in contributing to healthy campus cultures. It also discusses the benefits that all students (e.g., those in recovery from substance use disorders [SUD], those affected by a loved one’s SUD, allies) reap from the programming and services that are ...
The 2021 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data set is now publicly available. The BRFSS survey collected information on health risk behaviors, clinical preventive health practices, and health care access (primarily related to chronic disease and injury) of young adults and adults across all 50 states and the District ...
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