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Penn State bust put focus on cocaine but on most campuses the big risk is alcohol

Penn State bust put focus on cocaine but on most campuses the big risk is alcohol
NPR News Monday 24 August 2026, 21:17 UTC By Brian Mann 1 min read
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A drug bust involving an alleged cocaine ring at Penn State has drawn attention to drug use on college campuses, but research shows the big risk to students is alcohol.

A drug bust involving an alleged cocaine ring at Penn State has drawn attention to drug use on college campuses, but research shows the big risk to students is alcohol.

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