The February 2003 death of Baltimore Orioles pitcher Steve Bechler, who according to the coroner's report died after taking ephedrine alkaloids (ephedra), has garnered national attention for the topic of nutritional supplements and energy drinks. Energy drinks and energy-enhancing pills, diet aids, muscle-enlargers, and other supplements fall under the 1994 Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act, which states that products deriving from herbs and natural sources are classified as food, rather than as drugs. These legal substances, which produce appealing, steroid-like effects, are marketed heavily to college-age athletes, club-goers, dancers, and partyers. The energy drink and herbal industry's vast marketing presence has created an environment where students understand little about these products' adverse effects. This "Infofacts/Resources" describes the use of ephedra and energy drinks on college campuses, possible effects of their use, and recommendations for institutions of higher education. (Contains 6 online resources.)