Marijuana use is a habit that may be seen as harmless by some individuals, but research is increasingly connecting its use to psychotic episodes and other possible negative consequences. Marijuana use may be thought of as an introduction to more serious drugs, according to some studies.
After an unconscious female student was found in a car parked at a local grocery parking lot on Friday night, police officers and sheriff’s deputies from Kittitas County, Washington were led to an alarming scene at a rented summer house.
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College drinking has been an increasing problem over the last few years, and many public health organizations have made recommendations for steps colleges and college communities can take to help curb problematic drinking. However, a new study by researchers at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health shows that few colleges are actually taking those steps.
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A number of college students have found that the illegal use of Adderall, Ritalin and other prescription drugs can increase performance and alertness while also reducing stress. The problem with these perceived benefits is that it masks the real risk these individuals are incurring for themselves by taking medication without a prescription.
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