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The opioid epidemic is a public health crisis and has claimed the lives of 2226 Virginians in the year of 2021 alone. Any person, no matter their age, income, or any other demographic, can experience an overdose or develop and struggle with a substance use disorder. Knowing how to respond and possibly reverse an opioid overdose can save someone’s life and might help them access needed resources for recovery!
Whitley Grant, alcohol and other drugs prevention coordinator for Prevention Services, offers insight on how students can remain safe in crowded party settings when substances are involved. “The main way to keep yourself safe in an environment like that is to manage your own substance usage,” Grant said. “I highly encourage students to be aware of their tolerance.
Ohio counselors are concerned that the legalization of sports betting in the state at the start of 2023 puts college students at a higher risk for problem gambling. A conference presentation from Ohio for Responsible Gambling in 2019 reported young adults ages 18 to 24 are most at risk of developing problem gambling.
There’s a new drinking trend being talked about on college campuses across the nation that is raising concern among some doctors. A drink called the borg, which stands for “blackout rage gallon”, is making regular appearances on TikTok and other social media platforms. Some are praising the blend of water, vodka, caffeine and powdered electrolytes as a way pace their drinking and prevent a hangover.
A research study published in November 2022 reveals that drinking even small amounts of alcohol can pose a serious health risk, raising concerns over college students’ awareness of the perils of alcohol consumption.
“Borgs,” which often include a full fifth of vodka, have been described as a harm-reduction tool, but some experts believe the cons of this Gen Z fad outweigh any pros.
Pamela Trangenstein, a scientist with the alcohol research group at the Public Health Institute in California, recently supervised a study at college football games. She described a sea of empty White Claw hard seltzer cans covering the floor of a student section at one stadium.
From crowded parties to obscure fraternity initiations to small kickbacks, most Gonzaga University students have experienced some form of alcohol or drug use throughout their college experience, showcasing a growing trend of substance use throughout colleges across the country.
We are weeks away from college basketball’s March Madness and billions of dollars worth of wagers on the games. As more states legalize sports betting, Paul Solman reports on the increasing concern that some colleges are too involved in its promotion. This story is a partnership with the Shirley Povich Center for Sports and the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, over 140,000 people die each year from excessive alcohol use. In 2020, 11,654 people died in alcohol-related car crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.