Drug Issue 2026
Students interning at Truth Pharm push for systemic change across state
According to recent research conducted by students and community members, overdose rates in New York have gradually increased despite a 70 percent jump in funding marked for changing the trajectory of the...
Drug Issue 2026
A look at drug dealing on campus
Many students who use recreational drugs go to dealers rather than licensed establishments. Pipe Dream talked with some anonymous Binghamton University students to learn more about drug dealing on campus. The University’s...
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Influx in licensed dispensaries and smoke shops in Binghamton contribute to statewide upward trend
Over the past five years, the City of Binghamton has seen a major influx of licensed dispensaries and shops selling smoking paraphernalia. This follows a statewide trend since the legalization of marijuana...
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Campus researchers address student usage of 'study drugs' and potential consequences
The use of “study drugs” to promote focus while tackling papers and exams has become ubiquitous on college campuses. Adderall, a central nervous stimulant prescribed to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder or narcolepsy, is...
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Some young men turn to drug use amid 'looksmaxxing' trend
Over the past few years, social media feeds have been flooded with reels of young influencers — mostly men — focused on improving their appearance. Known as “looksmaxxing,” the range of techniques...
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Drug-related campus and community resources
College students across the country use a variety of drugs, with many facing criteria for a substance use disorder. Often, the use of substances is related to peer pressure, high expectations in...
Drug Issue 2026
From silver screen to fine art, drugs consistently influence the lives and work of creatives
Any kind of influence can alter an artist’s work; romance, heartbreak or family troubles could all translate into a piece. But the influence of mind-altering drugs and the effects of using or...
Drug Issue 2026
Music that captures distorting effects of drug use on sensations and relationships
The music industry is saturated with songs about love, loss and life’s biggest milestones. There are many artists, though, who choose to use their songs to highlight a different side of the...
Drug Issue 2026
Students working at local bars give new perspective on nightlife in Binghamton
Of all the establishments in Downtown Binghamton, some of the most frequented by students are the bars. Every weekend, students migrate in huge numbers to State and Court Streets to spend their...
Drug Issue 2026
Truth Pharm celebrates over 10 years of advocacy, centers compassion in fight against addiction
Founded in 2015, Truth Pharm is a Binghamton-based nonprofit organization fighting to raise awareness and reduce stigma around substance use. Instead of defining itself as an antidrug organization, Truth Pharm classifies itself...