“Dreamland” and the College Campus
by Kenneth M. Hale
The misuse of prescription drugs and the resulting effects on our society is one of our most serious public health problems. This phenomenon has a bearing …
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Have a Plan: A Mindful Approach to College Student Wellness
by Christyn Bergquist
From Nancy Regan’s “Just Say No” to the more recent “Above the Influence,” there have been many well-known campaigns geared toward warning young people to stay away from …
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Chemical structures of “good” and “bad” drugs dictate functions
by Nicole Kwiek
Drug overdoses, the majority of which involve prescription medications, continue to be the leading cause of accidental death in this country. How can …
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They’re not all the Same: Using Small Group Social Norms to Engage Fraternities and Sororities
by Stacy Andes
For much of my time in college health over the last 15 years, most efforts targeting Greek-affiliated students have involved campus-wide programs and events that did not …
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The Ohio College Initiative
by Cindy Clouner
The landscape of higher education has changed in many ways in the past two decades, but one thing that continues is the challenge that colleges and universities …
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Naloxone Dispensing in Ohio
Written by Kelsey Kresser
It is an exciting time for pharmacy in Ohio, as several bills have recently been introduced that have the potential to affect the future of pharmacy …
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The Generation Rx Lab: A Fun and Innovative Way to Increase Awareness
The Generation Rx Initiative at Ohio State University aims to broadly spread awareness about the growing problem of prescription drug misuse. Our audiences range from young elementary-aged kids to senior …
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Dr. Kenneth M. Hale: The Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery
College is a seminal time in a young person’s life. It’s a time for intellectual and social growth. It’s a time for the formulation of passions and future professional …
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John Burke: Alcohol and prescription stimulants a dangerous combination
In our local paper a mother grieves the loss of her college son who has died due to a combination of abusing alcohol and one of the popular ADHD stimulants. …
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Gary Martin: NOPE Task Force Brings Anti-Drug Message To Colleges
Not long after Narcotic Overdose Prevention and Education (NOPE) Task Force was created in 2002, we decided to bring our anti-drug messages to college campuses.
The reason was simple.
Both …
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