students who use drugs

Students who use drugs deserve your support, SFU

by Victoria Lopatka, Staff Writer It’s an undeniable reality that some post-secondary students do drugs. Students may use drugs to keep up with a busy school schedule, due to social pressure, to manage stress, have fun at parties, or for other reasons. In a study of over 21,000 Canadian post-secondary students, 15% of respondents reported using illegal drugs, like cocaine or heroin, in the last year. Additionally, 15% reported misusing prescription medications, like pain-relievers or stimulants.  So, why doesn’t SFU have better support for students who use drugs? The university offers support for many aspects of students’ lives like for…

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