Other Drugs

Substance Abuse Prevention and Education provides information and resources to help students reduce risks related to prescription medications, opioids, stimulants, and other drugs. Harm reduction does not require a person to be ready to stop using a substance; it focuses on reducing immediate risk, recognizing emergencies, and connecting people with support when they want it.

Be Fentanyl Aware
Most commonly found in pressed pills or powders, Fentanyl is a potent opioid that is 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine. Avoid using illicit substances, take medication only prescribed to you, and never use alone. Learn more through Lane County Public Health and the CDC.
Know the Signs
Overdose is a serious medical event that can look different based on the substance consumed. Signs and symptoms of a depressant overdose may include shallow breathing, cold skin, vomiting, and loss of consciousness. Call 911 even if you’re unsure.
Know the Rx

Prescription drug abuse includes:

  • Taking more than the written dose
  • Combining prescriptions and/or alcohol
  • Using someone else’s medication
  • Starting or stopping any medication before consulting with your doctor
Study Smart
There are various ways to better your study routine and ensure success on future exams. Get adequate sleep, eat a healthy snack, take breaks, create a schedule, commit to exercising, and stay hydrated.
Naloxone Saves Lives
Naloxone (also known as Narcan) is an opioid antagonist capable of reversing an overdose from Fentanyl or other opioidergic substances. To obtain naloxone, visit your local pharmacy or attend a training held on campus each term. Learn how to administer Narcan through NEXT Distro.
Drugs Don’t Mix

Combining substances can increase risk in ways that are difficult to predict. In particular, combining opioids with alcohol, benzodiazepines, sleep medications, or other sedating drugs can dangerously slow breathing and increase overdose risk. If you take prescription medication, ask a health professional about interactions.

For current information about specific drugs and their health effects, visit the National Institute on Drug Abuse. If you are concerned about your own or someone else’s substance use, use the screening tools or connect with the Collegiate Recovery Center or Counseling Services.