A Season of Transition and Hidden Risk

As students prepare to return to campus, the focus often turns to classes, dorm move-ins, and reconnecting with friends. But beneath the excitement lies a growing concern that colleges across the country are facing an increase in substance misuse, particularly involving opioids and fentanyl.

What was once a conversation centered around underage drinking now includes a more dangerous topic: synthetic opioids. These substances have become increasingly present in counterfeit pills and recreational drugs, often without the user’s knowledge. The result is a disturbing rise in accidental overdoses among college-aged people.

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