New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Not enough attention paid to over-the-counter drugs

Not enough attention paid to over-the-counter drugs

Sunny Hong, Staff Writer Nov 16, 2015
Over-the-counter drugs are the most commonly abused drugs in the U.S. and cause a real and serious problem among people of all ages. It is imperative to think twice before putting these chemicals in our bodies.
Smart drugs require smart policy

Smart drugs require smart policy

Richard Shu, Deputy Copy Chief Feb 19, 2015
University drug policies must better address "smart drug" abuse.

Top drug myths debunked

Bryna Shuman, Assistant Managing Editor Sep 25, 2014

Despite educational programs like Drug Abuse Resistance Education and AlcoholEdu, there is still confusion surrounding drug use. Health flyers sometimes contradict what we hear...

Christina’s Case: NYU needs strategy to prevent prescription drug abuse

Christina’s Case: NYU needs strategy to prevent prescription drug abuse

Christina Coleburn, Deputy Opinion Editor Apr 21, 2014
The NYU website states that the university intends to reach its 2017 target of reducing the number of students who take non-prescribed prescription drugs from 13 to 11.7 percent.

Investigations must be conducted to crackdown on immoral, unhealthy drug use

Dec 4, 2013
The Clinton Foundation is making efforts to promote awareness about prescription drug abuse in college newspapers across the United States.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Children in U.S. frequently misdiagnosed, overmedicated

Apr 4, 2013
Rather than inducing valuable early treatment, ADHD diagnosis is often detrimental to students.

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