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Louisiana Law Increases Penalties for Marijuana Use Near Schools, College Campuses
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Gov. Jeff Landry signed House Bill 568 into law, increasing penalties for marijuana use near schools and college campuses.
Heavy Drinking Harms College Students' Brain Power, Study Finds
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A night of heavy pours can ruin a college student’s brain power during next day’s classes, a new study has found.
PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY | Heightened Threat: Fentanyl Mixed with Emerging Synthetic Drugs
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Law enforcement and public health officials are seeing the synthetic opioid fentanyl — the leading cause of death for Americans ages 18-45 — combined with highly potent substances such as xylazine, nitazenes, cychlorphine, and medetomidine.
Heavy Drinking Takes Toll on College Students' Cognition, Study Finds
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When college students drink very heavily or to the point of blacking out, they're more likely to report poorer cognitive functioning the next day, like forgetting someone's name or having trouble making decisions, according to new research from the University of Oregon.
Fact Check: Why Do People Think Cannabis Is Not Addictive?
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As winter turns to spring on College Hill and trees begin to bud, Brown [University]’s campus is getting greener in more ways than one. This coming Monday, passersby may see a bit of a haze as they cross the Main Green as they witness the annual April 20 student tradition.
To Your Health: College Students and Drinking
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It’s estimated that about 1,800 college students die from alcohol-related injuries and accidents every year.
Reflections from a Career in Prevention
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Rich Lucey, currently serving as an independent consultant, has more than 35 years of experience at the state and federal government levels working to prevent alcohol and drug use and misuse among youth and young adults, especially college students, most recently serving as a senior prevention program manager in DEA’s Community Outreach and Prevention Support Section. In this month's article, he offers takeaways on his time in the prevention space.
Supporting Collegiate Recovery Across Missouri: A Collaborative Partnership in Action
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Katherine Melton is the founder, lead recovery consultant, and health educator of Integrated Well-being Consulting. In this month's article, she explains why recovery is integral to campus wellness programming and how it can work with prevention in a mutually beneficial way.
How to Adapt College Safety Plans to Shifting Student Substance Use Trends
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As alcohol use among college students drops and cannabis use surges, campus leaders must adapt safety planning accordingly.
CBD Use Is Common on College Campuses, New Research Shows
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CBD products are fast becoming a common part of college life, with nearly half of students saying they’ve tried them at least once, according to new research from the University of Georgia.