Monthly Archives: May 2016

New Report Reveals 1.2 Million Full-Time College Students Drank Alcohol On an average day, 1.2 million full-time college students in the U.S. (ages 18 to 22) drank alcohol and 703,759 smoked marijuana, according to a new report by the Substance … Continue reading →

World No Tobacco Day 2016: Get Ready for Plain Packaging Every year, on May 31, the World Health Organization and partners mark World No Tobacco Day, highlighting the health risks associated with tobacco use and advocating for effective policies to … Continue reading →

As prom and graduation season approaches, this is a time when students, and their parents, celebrate their accomplishments.  The following was written by a graduating senior of Mercer Island High School.  It reminds parents that, while their children are graduating and entering … Continue reading →

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN  Updated 7:54 AM ET, Mon May 9, 2016 (CNN)The number of children under 6 poisoned by nicotine in e-cigarettes rose by nearly 1,500% between 2013 and 2015, and one child died, according to an analysis of … Continue reading →

http://wtsc.wa.gov/News/report-examines-marijuana-positive-drivers-involved-in-deadly-crashes/ Olympia, WA – Newly released data from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) shows that marijuana is increasing as a factor in deadly crashes. The number of drivers involved in deadly crashes who tested positive for marijuana increased 48 percent … Continue reading →

“WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Seattle celebrity is teaming up with President Obama to talk about a problem affecting too many Americans. “I’ve got a special guest with me this week – Macklemore. For those of you who don’t share the … Continue reading →

Published May 19, 2016  Reuters WASHINGTON –  The U.S. Transportation Department said Wednesday it is permanently banning passengers and crew members from carrying e-cigarettes in checked baggage or charging the devices onboard aircraft. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx cited a number of … Continue reading →