Substance Use

Opioid Overdose Reversal: Considerations for Campus Executive Leaders

The American College Health Association (ACHA) and the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International (ACUHO-I) have partnered on a joint letter to campus leaders highlighting the important role institutions can take in addressing…

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Joint Letter from ACHA & ACUHO-I on Campus Opioid Overdose Reversal Policies

Dear Colleagues: The American College Health Association (ACHA) and the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International (ACUHO-I) are combining efforts to highlight the important role your institution can take…

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How We Think About Substance Use Matters: Transformative Reflections for Student Support

As reflective practitioners, it’s critical to grapple with underlying frameworks that shape our understanding of student identities and experiences. One place where biases often go unchecked is in our approaches…

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A smiling group of diverse college students walking outside with arms around each other

How We Think About Substance Use Matters: Transformative Reflections for Student Support

As reflective practitioners, it’s critical to grapple with underlying frameworks that shape our understanding of student identities and experiences. One place where biases often go unchecked is in our approaches…

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Addressing the Drug Free Schools and Campuses Act in Community College Settings

The Drug Free Schools and Campuses Regulations requires all IHEs receiving federal funds to provide annual notification, maintain a substance abuse program, and complete a full review of their program…

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Addressing the Drug Free Schools and Campuses Act in Community College Settings

The Drug Free Schools and Campuses Regulations requires all IHEs receiving federal funds to provide annual notification, maintain a substance abuse program, and complete a full review of their program…

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ACHA Endorses the Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act

ACHA has endorsed Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández’s (D-NM) introduction of the Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act (HR 9214), which represents significant progress in ensuring the health, safety,…

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Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Coalition

This coalition is for members with an interest in substance use, prevention, and treatment in college campus settings.   Welcome to the ACHA Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Coalition, a…

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ACHA Supports FDA Plan to Prohibit Menthol Cigarettes

Yesterday, the FDA announced a commitment to creating rules prohibiting the use of menthol in cigarettes and flavorings in cigars. This commitment follows years of research on this important health…

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Addressing E-cigarette Use and Vaping on College and University Campuses

This white paper summarizes the immediate need for action on college campuses to end the trend of e-cigarette use in our campus communities. The Surgeon General declared e-cigarette use among…

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