Upcoming Webinars

Opioid overdose remains a pressing public health challenge with growing relevance in higher education settings. This interactive session will explore the prevalence and risk factors among U.S. college students, highlight effective campus-based prevention strategies, and analyze the policy environment shaping institutional responses. Participants will also examine the intersection of opioid misuse with student mental health, with special attention to peer- and campus-based recovery support services. Attendees will leave with practical insights to strengthen prevention and student well-being on their campuses.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the prevalence and risk factors of opioid overdose among college students
• Evaluate effective campus-based strategies for overdose prevention
• Understand current federal, state, and institutional policies influencing prevention efforts
• Examine the connections between opioid misuse and mental health

The goal of this presentation is to underscore the importance of including a communication strategy as part of an overall alcohol and drug prevention strategy. Participants should leave the presentation with a better understanding of what makes an effective communication strategy, as well as a “communication toolbox” of easy-to-use resources for planning a communication strategy relevant to their institution’s population, goals, and programs. This presentation aims to help participants feel empowered to include communication as part of their prevention strategy—no matter how large or small their team is, and no matter their previous experience with communications.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the importance of strategic communication as part of a broader alcohol and drug prevention strategy
• Learn the key elements required for effective drug and alcohol communication in order to build a proactive, evidence-based, and audience-relevant communication strategy for your organization.
• See strategic communication planning in action consider how these strategies may apply to your organization’s alcohol and drug prevention goals.