heroin Archives – The Statesman

Sanders revisits the failed War on Drugs

by Nick ZararisFeatured OpinionsApril 19, 2016April 19, 2016

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

Dan’s Foundation helps substance abusers overcome addiction

by Brittany TesorieroNewsApril 17, 2016April 20, 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.

The holiday for stoners and students

by Michael KohutFeatured OpinionsApril 17, 2016April 18, 2016

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

It’s high time Canada legalizes marijuana

by Michael KohutOpinions Top StoryNovember 24, 2015

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

SUNY and SBU prepare for heroin overdoses

by Lilly de BruinFeatured News Top StoryNovember 24, 2014November 28, 2014

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

Police blotter for the week of Monday, Oct. 6

by Kelly FreveleNewsOctober 19, 2014October 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.

Police Blotter for the week of Monday, Aug. 18

by Kelly FreveleNewsSeptember 4, 2014September 14, 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 Hospital. On Monday,…