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Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Prevention

Our Focus Areas

Alcohol

We work to decrease high-risk alcohol use among UW–Madison students, as well as reduce the negative consequences of high-risk alcohol use that affect the UW–Madison community.


Tobacco

We work to reduce student tobacco and nicotine use, including all types of tobacco, including cigarettes, vapes, and oral nicotine pouches, and we strive to become a tobacco-free campus.


Other Drugs

We work to prevent overdose and other drug-related harms through education and campus-wide harm reduction efforts.


Our Approach

UHS utilizes the Spectrum of Prevention to create a comprehensive strategy that addresses complex societal issues, such as high-risk drinking, in order to shift both behaviors and cultures. We take an intersectional approach to these issues, understanding that alcohol and drug use also connect to other issues that affect our campus community.

We achieve this by collecting data, reducing risk factors, promoting protective factors, and collaborating with campus and community partners to implement and evaluate evidence-based policies, programs, and services.

An overview of our Alcohol and Drug Prevention Program is provided in the 2022–2024 Biennial Review.

Education, Tools, and Resources

Learn About Alcohol

AlcoholEdu is an online course that educates about the impacts of alcohol to support healthy decisions.

This course is required for all incoming first-year and transfer students. If you are not an incoming student but would like access to the course, please email alcoholedu@uhs.wisc.edu

Assess Your Relationship with Substances

Take a free online quiz through eCheckup to examine your relationship with alcohol or cannabis:

Find Your Social Zone

Your “Social Zone” means practicing safer drinking strategies so you stay physically and mentally present in your surroundings.

Use a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) Calculator to know how alcohol affects you. Your Social Zone is a BAC of under 0.06.

Recovery Support

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Badger Recovery

Badger Recovery offers recovery meetings, social events, and coaching for students recovering from substance use, disordered eating, and addictive behaviors.  


UHS Substance Use Support

In a confidential and non-judgmental space UHS mental health providers work collaboratively with students to identify their readiness to make changes in their relationships with alcohol and/or other substances.

More Information

For Parents and Family Members

The Navigating College Culture Guide provides tips and resources for having conversations with your student about alcohol, drugs, sexual assault, and mental health.

For Campus Partners

Looking to support a safer campus environment? Our team can provide training, consultation, and support for your organization or department.