*The purpose of this blog is to create an open environment where students feel safe talking about difficult issues regarding drugs, drug abuse, sex, alcohol, or any other aspect of health or health-related decisions. Please note that we are Pharmacy students, and no one should ever alter their medications without first contacting their doctor. Our mission is to inform - we are not supporting any illegal activities, including but not limited to: marijuana use, underage drinking, use of illegal drugs, or sharing of prescription medications. That being said, we believe our purpose is to make sure all students are as informed as possible about all these topics, illegal or not, and ensure everyone has access to anonymous questions with unbiased answers*

Tuesday

Even if we just change one mind...

From a student:

"I know that you know that there will still be kids who walk out of here rolling their eyes and talking about their next party. It doesn't seem to affect anyone. Why? Why is it that even the idea of pain and death and misery doesn't stop the drug-users around here?"

We knew coming into the convocation that not everyone would care. But if we could get 1 person to re-evaluate their choices, then it would be worth it. It only takes one time, one person, to shock a community and grieve a family for the rest of their lives. If we could prevent that one instance from happening by getting one student to think about their next action, then we may have prevented a fatal overdose. And that is worth it every time.

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