It is important for college students to understand the connection between nicotine addiction and a decline in mental health to assess why they actually depend on vapes and e-cigarettes. Read more »
When betting becomes a must, either to make money or to fuel addiction, the results will falter in the long run because of how volatile the practice is. It’s unwise to rely on money that might not be there. Read more »
Cody Nagle redefines her recovery from substance use disorder as an asset to empower others as a lawyer. Read more »
While many New Yorkers have their doubts about the addicting effects of legalized marijuana, in reality the safest decision is to legalize the drug. Read more »
The annual glow-in-the-dark race held in both Syracuse and Binghamton supports the Rescue Mission Alliance’s goal of helping those in need. Read more »
One component of New Hope Family Services’ education program was a skit that aimed to demonstrate the value of virginity through a comparison to chewing gum. Read more »
Moderate columnist Dylan Williams argues that bans on flavored e-cigarettes are the wrong way to deal with vaping among young people. Read more »
Conservative columnist Skylar Swart argues that New York’s new marijuana decriminalization law minimizes the risks of weed. Read more »
Alicia Wood, pastor at University United Methodist Church, has spent three-and-a-half years advocating on behalf of marginalized communities. Read more »
Sierra is a private psychotherapist from Oregon. Read more »
Student Life columnist Jennifer Bancamper says Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) needs to provide restitution to communities of color, if he continues to pursue a state-wide legalization of recreational marijuana. Read more »
MOVE@SPARK, a new dance studio at the Spark Contemporary Art Space, offers a variety of classes. Read more »
Moderate columnist Bethanie Viele argues that the new opioid court that uses treatment as an opportunity for addicts to avoid or reduce jail time is a great step. Read more »
A new tool shows Onondaga County’s opioid death rate between 2012 and 2016 was 22.6 per 100,000 people, about 8 points higher than the national average. Read more »
The e-cigarette has become popular on college campuses, including SU. Some community members said that raises red flags based on the lack of knowledge about Juul’s health impact. Read more »
In the not-so distant future, Sean Penn oversees a crew of astronauts as they prepare to be the first humans to set foot on Mars. But don’t get too excited — the series isn’t one you stay up for. Read more »
Malcolm McCormick, known more commonly by his stage name Mac Miller, died Sept. 7 of an apparent drug overdose. Miller, who had been on the… Read more »
DJ Medasin will perform at SU’s Block Party alongside Gucci Mane and SZA later this month, so here’s what you need to know about him. Read more »
The four candidates in the Syracuse mayoral race discussed opioids, lead poisoning and the HIV epidemic at a public forum Wednesday night. Read more »
Blues and punk rocker Popa Chubby will perform at the downtown restaurant at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. Read more »
Stephanie Marquesano spoke before a crowd of roughly 40 SU students and regional residents, detailing what co-occurring disorders are and how the disorder classification does not receive enough attention from policymakers and rehabilitation programs. Read more »
The 2015 Monitoring the Future study found college students are using marijuana at an increased rate and using a decreased amount of opioids. Syracuse University professors discuss risks and reasons for these changes. Read more »
Seamus Kirst has dealt with addiction throughout high school and college. Now Kirst has given up drugs and alcohol and is leading a new life. Read more »
A homeless man accused of breaking into the Hall of Languages last February will avoid prison time if he completes treatment for his drug addiction.… Read more »
