Implementing best practice approaches for substance use prevention, intervention, and recovery efforts remains a top priority for the majority of college campuses. A recent publication reviewed national strategies to reduce …
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The debate surrounding the risks and benefits of e-cigarette use remains ongoing. A recent publication argues that the scientific community should extend this debate to include vaping cannabis, suggesting a …
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Digital platforms provide an engaging approach to educate young adults on issues related to substance use prevention and recovery. Recently, a group of clinicians developed the “CARRY Narcan©” iBook, an …
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Does an association exist between heavy drinking and the location and companionship present during one’s 21st birthday celebration? Previous literature suggests that contextual factors, like location and companionship, indeed influence alcohol …
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Internet-based interventions may provide an engaging and effective approach to prevent substance use amongst young adults. A recent study investigated if this approach was effective at reducing alcohol use amongst …
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Professor Frank L. Greenagel Jr. discusses the need for Naloxone at colleges and universities.
Recent literature suggests a relationship between the decline in prescription opioid misuse and the rise in heroin abuse in the United States—essentially misusers of prescription opioids shift to abusing heroin, …
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Is marijuana use associated with negative or positive health-related behaviors among college students? A recent study explored this question in an effort to determine if and how marijuana use influences …
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Identifying an individual’s reasons for “first-time” use of a substance is important for targeting prevention efforts. A recent study aimed to identify initiation paths for misuse of prescription opioids and …
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Twitter remains a popular platform to communicate information, including misperceptions about prescription drugs. To gain insight into how individuals perceive or describe prescription opioid pain medications, a recent study analyzed …
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