Drug Issue 2025
The role drugs play in an artist's aesthetic
Drug references in various genres of music began in the 1960s and 1970s alongside the popularization of psychoactive substances in mainstream and countercultures. With that, artists began using drugs not only in...
Drug Issue 2025
Make an informed choice between vapes and cigarettes
To smoke or not to smoke — that is the question. Or at least, it used to be. Now, the question everyone seems to be asking themselves is whether they should choose...
Drug Issue 2025
The precarious future of birth control
In a world where sexual wellness is at the forefront of conversations about health, it is still clouded by misinformation and stigma. Many use contraceptives to prevent pregnancy, but deeper implications arise...
Drug Issue 2025
On being sober in college
It’s a Friday evening, and after a long week of classes that drained more energy than anyone would like to admit, it’s finally time to go out. Maybe it’s the usual spots...
Drug Issue 2025
Four books that discuss the use and consequences of drugs
Writing has always been a form of self-expression that can transcend what readers typically expect. Books that discuss drugs fall under many categories, and while some books depict drug use in detail,...
Drug Issue 2025
Five portrayals of drug addiction in film
Depictions of the very real issue of drug addiction in Hollywood vary largely from highly dramatized glorifications of addiction fit for entertainment to accurate portrayals that tackle the problem head on. Because...
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Drug resources to know
As college students enter a period of emerging adulthood, they can face difficult mental, social and academic stressors. At times, these challenges can make young people more susceptible to using harmful substances...
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BU researchers provide new insights into stimulant medications and psychedelic drugs
Nonmedical use of stimulant medications can have detrimental effects on college students’ mental health, especially when paired with alcohol, but the effects of psychedelic drugs may provoke greater curiosity and therapeutic experiences,...
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Despite recent progress, Broome County's drug-related crime rate remains high
Despite a notable decrease in drug overdoses in Broome County, narcotics possession and drug-related crime remain rampant in the Binghamton area. In 2024, the Broome County Health Department reported a 40 percent...