Alcohol, Cannabis and Other Drugs
Recovery and Substance Misuse Prevention
CWU has professional staff available for private and judgement-free consultation on recovery for you, your peers, partners, or family members. Changing the norms around substance misuse and recovery is only the beginning to creating a thriving and healthy community at CWU.
CWU's next Free Drug Takeback Day is May 29th! More information coming soon.
Interested in knowing more about the impact of your substance use or how it compares to other CWU students? CWU students have access to a free, anonymous screening that gives you customized feedback about your substance use.
If you would like to meet with a professional about your own or someone else's substance use, you can schedule a meeting by using our Bookings Page.
Stay informed by reading the 2023-2024 Drug-free Schools and Campuses Notification (PDF)
For more information about becoming an ally or your own recovery journey, email us.
Resources
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Recovery Ally Training
The Office of Health Promotion offers several Recovery Ally training sessions throughout the academic year to help students, faculty, and staff learn how to support people in recovery from substance use disorders and build a recovery supportive community on campus.
The two hour-long training will provide attendees with education to better understand the process of recovery, help confront stigma related to addiction and utilize appropriate language when discussing substance use disorders. Participants will also learn about available resources at CWU and in the surrounding county and best practices to help those in need access services.
If you are interested in registering for a training or arranging an independent training session for a group or organization, please reach out!
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Peer Led Support Group
These groups are open, meaning that you can join at any point in the quarter! Recovery support groups are open to all students in substance use recovery, interested in changing behaviors, those impacted by others substance use, and recovery allies. Groups are not considered therapy groups and should not be considered substance use treatment. Rather, they are a free space for students to exchange ideas and support to one another.
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Late Night Substance Free Activities
The Office of Health Promotion sponsors multiple late night substance free activities and programs throughout the academic year. While these events will be advertised on social media and other forms of advertisement, the Office of Health Promotion is also home to the “Substance Free Event” sticker available for campus use to create an atmosphere of recovery friendly spaces. Below you can find downloadable versions of the image for your use.
Download the Substance Free Event Image (PDF) (Black font)
Substance Free Event Image (PDF) (White font)
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Recovery Resources
Anonymous Screening Tool: Check up on yourself or others
ScreenU: Anonymous Alcohol Screening Tool
Alcohol
College Drinking: Changing the Culture
Tobacco
Cannabis
Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Opioids
Washington State Data & Resources Dashboard
Washington State Safe Medication Collection Sites
Public Health & Risk Reduction
Financial
CWU News
Latest edition of Voyage Magazine available online
April 24, 2024
by University Relations
CWU defensive standout presented with coveted national award
April 24, 2024
by David Leder
Contact
Office of Health Promotion
SURC 256