The Ripple Effect of Substance Abuse (Creativity for a Cause)

The Ripple Effect of Substance Abuse (Creativity for a Cause) – Young adults talk about how their parents’ substance abuse has impacted them in their own lives. By Bethany Yates Song: “Breath In, Breath Out” by Between th…

Binge Drinking on Campus

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According to ODU's most recent Core Alcohol and Drug Survey, 37.1 percent of ODU students reported binge drinking at some point during the two weeks before taking the survey, while 46.7 percent of students nationwide reported the same. Jennifer Foss …
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House Approves Ban on Synthetic Pot

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In July 2012, President Barack Obama signed into law a federal ban on bath salts and synthetic cannabis, including altered chemical compounds that produce similar effects to those substances. Legal synthetic drugs differ … “An emerging and alarming …
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Retired cop: Legalize drugs to cut crime, addiction

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"I have spent almost my entire adult life protecting our citizens and communities against the harmful effects of illicit drugs,” Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said. “In the interest of protecting our citizens we can't stop our war on drugs any more …
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