Tag: drugs

UMD sticks to cannabis policy despite state referendum, rise in medical card holders

Cannabis is not permitted on the campus, and there are no exemptions for medical cannabis card holders, according to this university's student conduct director.

Victoria Stavish
December 8, 2022

UMD offers Narcan for free. Students should receive mandatory training to administer it.

Narcan saves lives. UMD must teach all students how to administer it.

Rohin Mishra
December 4, 2022

We need overdose prevention sites to address Maryland’s opioid crisis

Cannabis decriminalization is a good start. OPS instillations must come next.

Rohin Mishra
October 14, 2022

Oregon passed a law decriminalizing hard drugs. Experts aren’t sure if Maryland will follow.

Alan Lehman, a professor at this university, said if the measure succeeds in Oregon, it could be applied to other states.

Joelle Anselmo
November 24, 2020

Review: Netflix’s ‘Have a Good Trip’ provides a weak buzz at best

The new documentary series somehow isn’t funny, despite being about tripping too hard.

Morgan Pravato
May 13, 2020

‘Tiger King’ isn’t the first to feature absurd country antics

The White Family walked so that Joe Exotic could run.

Morgan Pravato
April 22, 2020

Post Malone fans express concern about the rapper’s potential drug abuse

Videos from a recent concert are scary reminders about recent overdoses in the rap industry.

Morgan Pravato
March 12, 2020

Review: ‘Acid for the Children’ gives a vulnerable glimpse at a rockstar’s upbringing

There's more to uncover about the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ bassist.

Camryn DeLuca
February 6, 2020

UMD Police respond to reports of theft, unlawful touching

This week in crime.

Jeff Barnes
October 27, 2019

New College Park outpatient center aims to curb opioid addiction in PG County

Ideal Option opened on Route 1 this week.

Eric Neugeboren
October 25, 2019