Drug Issue 2024

What's true and false about birth control

Many young adults have heard several misconceptions about birth control. These falsehoods often prevent the use of contraceptives and therefore the practice of safe sex. It’s important to understand that many false...


Drug Issue 2024

Drug resources to know

The academic stress a college environment fosters can lead students to adopt unhealthy coping mechanisms. If you or someone you know is experiencing issues with substance abuse, here are some campus and...


Drug Issue 2024

Amid upstate opioid epidemic, Molinaro calls for state of emergency declaration

Rep. Marc Molinaro urged Gov. Kathy Hochul last week to declare a state of emergency over the opioid epidemic that has ravaged the 19th Congressional District and the rest of upstate New...


Drug Issue 2024

Adderall shortage impacts patients nationwide

Stimulant medication shortages have impacted many across the United States seeking treatment for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The national shortage of amphetamine mixed salts, sold under the brand name Adderall — one...


Drug Issue 2024

Social media promotion causes Ozempic misuse

Drugs like Ozempic, a medication that treats Type 2 diabetes, have gained notoriety in the media because of their increased off-label use for weight loss among celebrities. Its active ingredient, semaglutide, mimics...