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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2025 National Meeting

October 21-23, 2025 from 7:45 a.m. – 5:00 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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Preventing Opioid Overdose in US Higher Education Settings

November 19, 2025 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET

Trainings

HECAOD offers a variety of trainings 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