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Heroin hits home

Heroin hits home

[bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_P4_Selby_Heroin[/bbrvideo] It’s a state-wide problem that has reached epidemic proportions. It’s a cold-hearted killer to which many have succumbed to. And it’s right here in Kent — Heroin. It is a processed form of morphine than can be snorted, smoked or injected into the body. It is one of the most addictive drugs and its popularity is on the rise because it’s cheap. In May of this year, nine pounds of heroin was seized from a dealer by the…

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Marijuana on Campus

Marijuana on Campus

[bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_P3_Selby_DrugAbuse[/bbrvideo] Work hard, play hard. This is a common phrase among college students, but is it leading Kent State University students down the path of drug and alcohol abuse? There are only six reports of drugs violations on campus since Sept. 4th with two being in the dorms, a low number compared to how many students are on campus. When drugs are found in dorms, the police department gets calls from Resident Services or are tipped by security. If…

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No Drug Problem at Kent State?

No Drug Problem at Kent State?

Work hard, play hard. This is a common phrase among college students, but is it leading Kent State University students down the path of drug and alcohol abuse? Officer Michquel Penn, the Community Resource Officer of the Kent State University Police Department, has seen many drug and alcohol abusers while serving as an on-duty, on-campus police officer, but does not think there is an abuse problem. “Statistically, comparing to the number of students that we have,” Penn said. “It doesn’t…

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