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New Study Shows 'Teen' Brain Development Continues to Age 32
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Here's what that means for substance use and prevention.
Before the Party Starts: Parental Attitudes Linked to College Binge Drinking
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College students who binge drink may be acting on influences they brought from home, a new Washington State University-led study suggests.
More Addicted to Marijuana, but Fewer Seeking Help, Experts Say
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Megan Feller smoked pot several times a day and couldn’t eat, sleep or function without it. But at the time, she didn’t see the need to reach out for help.
The Dangerous Truth About Today’s Marijuana: Johnny Stack’s Life and Death Story
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Laura Stack founded Johnny’s Ambassadors following her son’s death by suicide after becoming psychotic from dabbing high-THC marijuana concentrates. Her platform now brings prevention education to drug use prevention conferences, community groups, and schools to stop youth marijuana use.
Simultaneous Alcohol and Cannabis Use Among College Students Linked to Depression
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The study found monthly simultaneous cannabis and alcohol (SCA) use is associated with increased depression in both male and female college students.
Opiate Epidemic Worsens with Fentanyl Lacing
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Students learn how to identify overdose symptoms and help apply aid.
Adderall Use and the Rise of ‘Undiagnosed ADHD’ in College
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Many college students today engage in the problematic use of stimulant drugs for academic purposes without a medical prescription.
Red Ribbon Week Campus Video PSA Contest: Interview with DEA El Paso
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Carlos Briano, a Public Information Officer with DEA El Paso, spreads the word about DEA's Red Ribbon Week Campus Video PSA Contest.
'One Pill Can Kill' Message Comes to College Campuses
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Illegal drug use continues to send young adults to the hospital.
Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention on College Campuses: Using Staff and Student Perspectives to Improve our Services
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Dr. Ashley Helle is an Assistant Research Professor at the University of Missouri, licensed clinical psychologist, and Director for Engagement at the Missouri Center for Addiction Research and Engagement. In this month’s article, Dr. Helle focuses on using staff and student perspectives to improve alcohol and other drug misuse prevention services on campus.