College is a time of exploration, connection, and growth, but it can also bring challenges like peer pressure, risky choices, and unhealthy social norms around alcohol and drug use. Traditional prevention talks often fall flat, leaving students disengaged and missing the bigger picture. That is why Neon Entertainment offers a wide range of college alcohol awareness programs that speak directly to today’s students in meaningful ways.

From comedy-infused lessons to hands-on simulations, these programs help students see that they can enjoy college life, feel included, and stay safe without relying on substances. These innovative presentations are perfect for National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week!

5. Party SMART with Vive18

Jake White’s story began with a simple idea: throw house parties without alcohol or drugs. The result was hundreds of students showing up, national sponsors joining in, and media outlets taking notice. Today, his program Party SMART with Vive18 brings that same energy to campuses nationwide.

“Vive” means “to live” in seven different languages, and that is the heart of the program, helping students not just survive but truly live their best lives. The sessions cover:

• Science of Drugs, Brain and Body

• Belonging and Inclusion

• Bystander Intervention

• Mental Health and Coping Skills

Instead of saying “just say no,” Party SMART flips the script to a positive, actionable “just say YES” to fun, friendships, and futures worth protecting. Students leave with tools for building connections, managing stress, and staying safe, regardless of whether they choose to use substances.

2. Hypnotic Intoxication

Keith Karkut’s Hypnotic Intoxication blends education with entertainment in a way students will not forget. The program begins with an open conversation about responsible drinking, then moves into a hypnosis session where volunteers believe they are drinking alcohol when in reality it is just water. Watching their behavior mimic intoxication drives home how quickly alcohol can affect judgment and coordination. Karkut also shares his personal journey, making the experience heartfelt and relatable. Students leave with both laughter and a deeper understanding of alcohol’s impact.

3. Maximize Your Buzz

Maximize Your Buzz redefines alcohol education by focusing on empowerment rather than restriction. Backed by decades of research, this seminar helps students explore their values, understand their drinking motivations, and learn practical tools for safer choices. From hangover prevention and weight management to responsible drinking strategies, the session emphasizes real-world skills over outdated “just do not drink” messages. The result is that students walk away confident in making healthier, cost-effective, and smarter choices.

4. Just One Drink

Adam Ace brings humor to the forefront with Just One Drink, a program designed to spark laughter while tackling the serious consequences of binge drinking and alcohol misuse. Instead of lecturing, Ace engages students with relatable scenarios, interactive moments, and comedic storytelling. The program teaches students how to handle peer pressure, build safer habits, and look out for each other while keeping the tone lighthearted and accessible.

5. The 3D College Experience

In The 3D College Experience: An Entertaining Look at How to Avoid Ending Up Dumb, Drunk and in Debt, Adam Ace once again uses comedy to highlight common pitfalls of college life. From making responsible decisions about relationships and finances to avoiding risky behaviors like unplanned tattoos or overspending, this program blends valuable life lessons with laughs. Students not only learn how to protect themselves but also how to thrive in every dimension of their college journey.

6. DUI Simulator

When it comes to distracted and impaired driving, lectures are not enough. That is where the DUI Simulator makes an impact. This six-seat simulator lets students experience firsthand how dangerous it is to drive under the influence or while texting without the real-life risks.

The program also includes video testimonials from families impacted by distracted driving, a presentation about the realities of impaired driving, and a pledge from the “Remember Alex Brown Foundation.” In just one day, up to 360 students can rotate through the simulator, making it one of the most immersive prevention tools available. Research shows that students who personally participate in simulations are far more likely to change their behavior than those who only watch.

College alcohol awareness programs are vital to helping students see that they can feel included, protect their mental health, and create a future they are proud of. These six options, ranging from interactive hypnosis to hands-on simulations, are reshaping the way campuses approach alcohol and drug education.

By making prevention engaging, fun, and practical, Neon Entertainment helps students discover that college life is not about saying no to everything. It is about saying YES to smarter choices, stronger friendships, and safer experiences.

Contact Neon Entertainment to bring one of these college alcohol awareness programs to your campus today, especially during National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, to create an experience your students will not forget.