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Interested in helping Prevent Underage Substance Abuse in our Community? Want to help create a Community Culture that supports healthy choices for youth and adults in our community? Join us at the table, for a light lunch and conversations and … Continue reading →

More than 1/2 of non-medical drug users get medicine from family or friends. Not drug dealers. #PreventRxAbuse

Shared from Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids TOBACCO USE AND MENTAL HEALTH Despite reductions in smoking prevalence achieved since the first Surgeon General’s report on the consequences of smoking in 1964, smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death in the … Continue reading →

Brief Description The term “comorbidity” describes two or more disorders or illnesses occurring in the same person. They can occur at the same time or one after the other. Comorbidity also implies interactions between the illnesses that can worsen the … Continue reading →

Teens who learn about the risks of drugs from their parents are 50% less likely to use drugs. #PreventRxAbuse

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 →