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UF should observe National Alcohol Screening Day

(04/09/14 10:52pm)

Today is National Alcohol Screening Day, and more than 600 colleges in the U.S. will be holding free alcohol screenings on their campuses to help students identify any problems they may have with alcohol abuse. It’s a fantastic idea; after all, nearly 2,000 Americans ages 18 to 24 die each year from alcohol-related injuries. The annual screenings are hosted by a nonprofit called Screening for Mental Health, which advocates mental-health and substance-abuse resources to be made readily available to those who need it.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/04/uf-should-observe-national-alcohol-screening-day

Alcohol Awareness

(04/09/14 1:04am)

The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence sponsors alcohol awareness month to teach people about safe consumption.

https://www.alligator.org/multimedia/808d8d34-bfa4-11e3-9ab4-001a4bcf887a

Hundreds of colleges observe National Alcohol Screening Day, but not UF

(04/09/14 1:04am)

More than 600 colleges across the U.S. are participating in National Alcohol Screening Day this Thursday as part of National Alcohol Awareness Month, but UF is not among them.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/04/hundreds-of-colleges-observe-national-alcohol-screening-day-but-not-uf

Waka Flocka, Wolfgang Gartner to perform at Gator Stompin' concert downtown

(04/08/14 12:16am)

After three decades of pub crawling, Gator Stompin’ organizers are mixing it up by hosting an EDM-type concert in the Bo Diddley Community Plaza with headliners Waka Flocka and Wolfgang Gartner.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/04/waka-flocka-wolfgang-gartner-to-perform-at-gator-stompin-concert-downtown

Street drug ketamine could be used to treat depression

(04/07/14 1:16am)

A well-known street drug is now being considered for the potential treatment for depression.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/04/street-drug-ketamine-could-be-used-to-treat-depression

Marijuana rips lives, families apart

(04/06/14 11:18pm)

DENVER — In what will go down in history as the biggest national overdose since America died of alcohol poisoning once Prohibition was lifted, the entire state of Colorado has overdosed on marijuana.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/04/marijuana-rips-lives-families-apart

Congressional hopeful Rush denies wrongdoing, Yoho responds

(04/04/14 1:16am)

Despite news reports about his attempts to scrub his online record, Jake Rush’s campaign maintains he did nothing wrong.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/04/congressional-hopeful-rush-denies-wrongdoing-yoho-responds

ASO arrests man with 11 grams of marijuana hidden in his butt

(04/03/14 12:43am)

In another case of hiding drugs in interesting orifices, Alachua County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a local man Monday night after a traffic stop search revealed he was hiding about 11 grams of marijuana in his butt.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/04/aso-arrests-man-with-11-grams-of-marijuana-hidden-in-his-butt

Vet researchers find gold may help bone cancer treatment

(04/02/14 1:07am)

The future is rich for bone cancer research, thanks to a new discovery by a team of UF veterinary researchers.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/04/vet-researchers-find-gold-may-help-bone-cancer-treatment

Obamacare succeeding in spite of Scott

(04/01/14 11:31pm)

Throughout his administration, Gov. Rick Scott has been a fierce opponent of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, more often referred to as “Obamacare.”

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/04/obamacare-succeeding-in-spite-of-scott

Gainesville Police find about 300 doses of molly at house

(03/27/14 12:31am)

Gainesville Police arrested a local man Tuesday after detectives discovered about 40 grams of molly at his house.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/03/gainesville-police-find-about-300-doses-of-molly-at-house

More young women using ADHD medications, study says

(03/25/14 12:26am)

Young women are increasingly using medication designed to better focus and concentration.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/03/more-young-women-using-adhd-medications-study-says

Gainesville Police arrest men with 16 grams of cocaine

(03/24/14 12:41am)

Gainesville Police arrested two Massachusetts men after a traffic stop turned up 16 grams of cocaine, 9 grams of marijuana and two digital scales.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/03/gainesville-police-arrest-men-with-16-grams-of-cocaine

ATO brothers warn Gainesville High School students of drinking dangers

(03/20/14 1:02am)

Gainesville High School students got a lunchtime lecture from UF fraternity brothers Wednesday afternoon.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/03/ato-brothers-warn-gainesville-high-school-students-of-drinking-dangers

Foster the People’s second album falls short of super

(03/19/14 11:58pm)

“Supermodel,” Foster the People’s sophomore album, dabbles in experimental instrumentality and philosophical lyricism.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/03/foster-the-people-s-second-album-falls-short-of-super

Super gonorrhea spreading across US can’t be treated by current drugs, CDC reports

(03/19/14 12:20am)

Cases of what is being called “super gonorrhea” are on the rise across the country

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/03/super-gonorrhea-spreading-across-us-can-t-be-treated-by-current-drugs-cdc-reports

Prison reform signals positive change

(03/18/14 11:28pm)

Texas Gov. Rick Perry made waves last week during an appearance on ABC’s late-night talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/03/prison-reform-signals-positive-change

Florida’s child-welfare problem revealed

(03/17/14 11:24pm)

On Sunday, the Miami Herald released a chilling investigative report about the failure of Florida’s Department of Children and Families in recent years to protect the children of drug users. The project is the result of a yearlong investigation by two Miami Herald reporters, Audra D.S. Burch and Carol Marbin Miller.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/03/florida-s-child-welfare-problem-revealed

If a friend is incoherent, call for help: You won’t get in trouble

(02/28/14 12:02am)

She was 19, smart, silly and beautiful.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/02/if-a-friend-is-incoherent-call-for-help-you-won-t-get-in-trouble

Gainesville Police arrest man for selling weed to cops

(02/26/14 11:27pm)

Gainesville Police arrested a 28-year-old man Tuesday after he sold marijuana to undercover officers, according to a GPD arrest report. The sting was in response to residents’ complaints about drug dealing in the area.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/02/gainesville-police-arrest-man-for-selling-weed-to-cops

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