OHIO — The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has launched a campaign to prevent drug abuse and misuse on college campuses in Ohio and Michigan.
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The campaign aims to provide resources and information to universities and their surrounding communities to combat drug abuse among college students.
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DEA personnel will be available throughout the school year to give presentations to on-campus groups, residence halls, student organizations, and athletic departments.
The administration emphasizes the importance of prevention in ensuring the health and safety of college students, citing a 2023 report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration that states young adults ages 18 to 25 account for 11% of the more than 7.7 million drug-related emergency room visits annually in the U.S.
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