MAPDA – Mothers for Awareness and Prevention of Drug Abuse

In the article, Chair & CEO of MAPDA, The Honorable Mary Bono, and Programming Resources Managers, Ceceilia Frazier, discuss the growing drug crisis among college students with a student reporter from Brooklyn College, highlighting how many are struggling with addiction or misuse of Rx medications. It explores the factors contributing to this issue, such as academic pressure, mental health challenges, and social influences. The piece emphasizes the need for increased awareness and support systems on campuses to address this hidden crisis and promote student well-being. Read the full article.