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With the opioid epidemic in full swing, we urge all our readers to spread the word: Narcan over the counter is now available. Narcan is…
Veteran’s Day is here and it’s important to recognize the individuals who fought for our country. But what exactly are we recognizing? We can say…
A panicked lump in your throat starts swelling. Your buddy just took a big enough hit that he’s slumped over and unresponsive. Your eyes dart…
You’re in college with a research paper due in 10 hours. You stock up on energy drinks and pull an all-nighter because realistically, it’s the…