Manhattan Area Risk Prevention Coalition

Illegally made fentanyl
Illicit drugs do not come with an ingredient list. Many contain deadly doses of fentanyl
Illegally made fentanyl (IMF) is available on the drug market in different forms, including liquid and powder1.

Powdered fentanyl looks just like many other drugs. It is commonly mixed with drugs like he**in, co***ne, and methamphetamine and made into pills that are made to resemble other prescription opioids. Fentanyl-laced drugs are extremely dangerous, and many people may be unaware that their drugs are laced with fentanyl.

In its liquid form, IMF can be found in nasal sprays, eye drops, and dropped onto paper or small candies.

If you know or think someone is struggling with addiction, ask them if you can help. Your concern might be just what they need to start their recovery journey, and your support could make all the difference in their success

Alcohol avoidance can help a student keep academic plans on track; alcohol use can disrupt a future.

TRANSITIONING TO COLLEGE
1. College can overwhelm new students as they deal with changing social and academic expectations and the
responsibilities that come with being on their own. It can be so challenging that about one-third of first-year
students fail to enroll for their second year.

2. Some students may use alcohol as a way to cope with college pressures. They also might believe that alcohol
use is common and socially expected among their new friends, and drink to fit in. Students, however, tend to
significantly overestimate how often their fellow students use alcohol.

3. Due to these and other reasons, your young adult is entering an environment where alcohol use among 18- to
20-year-olds escalates dramatically. Overall, full-time first-year students tend to drink more than their peers who
do not attend college—and suffer significantly more alcohol-related consequences.

4. New students appear most likely to initiate or increase alcohol use during their first six weeks of college.

5. STARTING THE CONVERSATION
In talking with your young adult about alcohol, look for opportunities to raise the topic naturally. Discussions
about majors and course selection can lead to a conversation about the ways in which alcohol use can disrupt
academic success and career options. Housing selection can generate a discussion about whether substance free residence halls are an option. Discuss ways to handle situations where alcohol use by other students might create a problem, such as interrupted study time or unwanted sexual advances.

As you tour the campus area, note how many alcohol outlets are in the community. Emphasize that no matter where alcohol is available,
underage drinking represents a risk and a choice that has consequences.

A great new tool!

NIAAA has launched an exciting new resource: the Alcohol and Your Brain Virtual Reality (VR) Experience. Take an immersive rollercoaster ride through the brain and discover how key regions are affected by alcohol.

Anyone age 13+ with Quest, Quest 2, or Meta Quest Pro VR headsets can download the free app at the App Lab: https://ocul.us/3I0S8dh

Or view NIAAA’s non-VR version on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3VZYhfz