Category Archives: College Students

Prescription and OTC Medications (NIDA)

Some medications have psychoactive (mind-altering) properties and, because of that, are sometimes abused—that is, taken for reasons or in ways or amounts not intended by a doctor, or taken by someone ...

Electronic Cigarettes (NIDA)

Electronic cigarettes (also called ecigarettes or electronic nicotine delivery systems) are battery-operated devices designed to deliver nicotine with flavorings and other chemicals to users in vapor ...

Cigarettes and Tobacco Products (NIDA)

Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of disease, disability, and death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cigarette smoking results in mor ...

Depression and College Students (NIMH)

Feeling moody, sad, or grouchy? Who doesn’t once in a while? College is an exciting time, but it can also be very challenging. As a college student, you might be leaving home for the first time, learn ...