The Statesman

Sanders revisits the failed War on Drugs

Nick Zararis • April 19, 2016

It should be the accepted view that the War on Drugs was both a failure and founded on false pretenses.

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Dan’s Foundation helps substance abusers overcome addiction

Brittany Tesoriero • April 17, 2016

The fear that comes with being labeled a “user” can cause addicts to retreat further into addiction. Because of this, it can be hard for those in need to reach out for help.

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The holiday for stoners and students

Michael Kohut • April 17, 2016

Let’s add 4/20 to the all too short list of days that us Seawolves get a break from class.

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It’s high time Canada legalizes marijuana

Michael Kohut • November 24, 2015

Here we have a young, liberal leader in an industrialized democracy finally adjusting policy in the face of the changing tides.

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SUNY and SBU prepare for heroin overdoses

Lilly de Bruin • November 24, 2014

On Stony Brook’s campus, authorities in the University Police Department and Stony Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps said heroin is not a problem.

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Police blotter for the week of Monday, Oct. 6

Kelly Frevele • October 19, 2014

Every week, The Statesman publishes notable crimes from the University Police Department crime log. These are the crimes for the week of Oct. 6.

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Police Blotter for the week of Monday, Aug. 18

Kelly Frevele • September 4, 2014

On Monday, Aug. 18, an individual was found in possession of three bags of heroin and eight hypodermic needles. This resulted in an arrest at the University...