Overview

The Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery (HECAOD) is the premier alcohol and drug misuse prevention and recovery resource for colleges and universities across the nation. Our website provides campus and community professionals the tools and resources needed to implement alcohol and drug misuse prevention and recovery programs on their campuses.

Featured Events

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What Comes Next?: Developing a Transitional Program to Promote Sustained Recovery Success Post-Graduation

February 25, 2026, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
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Virtual Water Cooler Chats

Every second Tuesday of the month
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET

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2025 Cannabis Symposium

December  4, 2025 from 11 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. ET

Trainings

HECAOD offers a variety of trainings and resources for campus professionals on collegiate substance misuse prevention and recovery. Learn more about the types of education provided by the Higher Education Center.

Upcoming Events