Monthly Archives: September 2016

Teens Use E-Cigs to Vape Marijuana Undoubtedly, it will come as no surprise to coalitions that teenagers have figured out how to use e- cigarette devices for something other than what they were made for – as vaporizers to inhale … Continue reading →

09.20.16 Matthew L. Myers, President of Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, shares his thoughts about America’s progress in bringing an end to youth tobacco use, and what additional steps can be taken. The United States has made incredible progress in reducing … Continue reading →

“More than 60% of calls about e-cigarette exposures in Washington are about kids 1-3 years old. Symptoms of an exposure include vomiting, rapid heart rate, and even seizures.”     Vaping Dangers? Research Finds Some Electronic Cigarette Flavors, Voltages More … Continue reading →

The Impact of Marijuana Legalization in Colorado The statistics are in, and they show that Colorado’s marijuana legalization has not only resulted in the increase of use by people of all ages in the state, but has also impacted the … Continue reading →

A favorite activity for young and old alike at the Fair, the FREE Healthy Message T-Shirt activity at our booth! This year, we thank Community Treasures for donating to support these efforts! They helped cover the cost of over 450 … Continue reading →

February 03, 2015  Photo ©istock/ kitiara65 The recent Monitoring the Future survey of students’ drug use and attitudes revealed that adolescents have taken to e-cigarettes in a big way. When asked in early 2014, 17.1 percent of high school seniors and 16.2 percent … Continue reading →

Other Useful Resources There are numerous resources, many right in your own community, where you can get information to help you talk to your children about drugs. Consult your local library, school, or community service organization. You may also contact … Continue reading →

A Letter to Parents We at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) are pleased to offer two short guides for parents and their children to review the scientific facts about marijuana: (1) Marijuana: Facts Parents Need to Know and (2) Marijuana: Facts … Continue reading →