Office of Substance Use Programs Education & Resources (SUPER)

SUPER provides research-based alcohol and drug prevention and early intervention programs, education and resources for the Stanford community via peer educators and professional staff. Our goal is to mitigate high-risk alcohol and other drug usage and their related harms among Stanford students by utilizing health promotion principles through collaborative, cutting-edge, empirically-proven educational strategies and programs.

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Upcoming SUPER Events

5-SURE Safe Rides

5-SURE is for all Stanford students, faculty and staff. Drivers are trained to handle a variety of situations. The service assists thousands every quarter providing transportation across campus locations that range from parties to dormitories and libraries.

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The PEERs

The PEERs are paid undergraduate (and co-term) peer educators that Prevent harms, Educate about holistic health and well-being, Empower our community, and Refer students to campus resources. They are trained in the fundamentals of public health as it relates to the following topic areas: substance use, sexual citizenship, and mental health and wellbeing.

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Cardinal Recovery

Stanford's collegiate recovery program, Cardinal Recovery, provides peer-led support for substance use and behavioral addictions.

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About SUPER

SUPER is a unit that reports to the Associate Vice Provost for Health and Well-Being and Executive Director, Vaden Health Center.

Alcohol & Drug Info

Substance use crosses all societal boundaries. Here you can find information about alcohol poisoning, other drug emergencies, how to help a friend, reducing your risk, and more.

Harm Reduction Tools Program

Harm reduction: “a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use” - National Harm Reduction Coalition. SUPER offers cups, party wristbands, Narcan and fentanyl testing strips to the Stanford community.

1:1 Substance Use Support Sessions

SUPER offers free, private, short-term support to members of the Stanford student community, providing a range of educational resources on substance use, including alcohol, cannabis, nicotine, and other substances. We are committed to helping you make informed choices, whether you're seeking to learn more about substance use, explore harm reduction strategies, or address your own substance-related concerns.

Parties

Social life is something that is woven into the campus experience and assists in creative a lively experience for students to enjoy. Here you can learn more about hosting parties successful and more.

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For Families

SUPER has compiled a number of resources, an educational guide on how to discuss alcohol and drug issues, and more for those who have Stanford students on campus.

For Staff, Faculty & Members of the Stanford Community

For campus partner organizations, our office is available for consultation on substance use related education projects and collaborations.

For Student Organizations & Leaders

For student organizations, SUPER is available for consultation on substance use education for your group, building a culture of health and well-being as it relates to substance use in your organization, and other health promotion work relating to substance use.

SUPER Support

Welcome to SUPER Support! Here you can access handouts, flyers, on-and-off-campus support, online resources, and more.

SUPER Trainings & Workshops

SUPER offers a selection of in-person group training and workshops on various topics related to substance use and online interactive education. Here you can learn more about our offerings.