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How Science Has Revolutionized the Understanding of Drug Addiction For much of the past century, scientists studying drug abuse labored in the shadows of powerful myths and misconceptions about the nature of addiction. When scientists began to study addictive behavior … Continue reading →

Have you read Reefer Sanity Seven Great Myths about Marijuana by Kevin Sabet PhD.? Did you know? Less than 5% of people in medical marijuana programs around the country have cancer, HIV or glaucoma.

Michael’s Biography Michael started smoking when he was 9 years old and his younger sister offered him a cigarette. Years later, Michael, a U.S. Army veteran, an Alaska Native, and member of the Tlingit tribe, would develop chronic obstructive pulmonary … Continue reading →

February 03, 2015 By Sarah Webb, Ph.D., NIDA Notes Contributing Writer Can marijuana use put offspring at heightened risk for opiate addiction, even if the use stops before the offspring are conceived? Recent animal research by NIDA-supported scientists suggests that … Continue reading →

What is marijuana? Marijuana refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. The plant contains the mind-altering chemical delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and other related compounds. Extracts with high amounts of THC can also be made from the … Continue reading →

It’s no treat to drive under the influence… Have fun, but don’t drive buzzed or under the influence of any kind. Watch out for those little ghouls and goblins running around the neighborhoods, in search of candy! Happy Halloween!

    Analysis by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found that most teens who use tobacco start with flavored products. “Consistent with national school-based estimates, this study confirms widespread appeal of flavored products among youth tobacco users,” the authors, … Continue reading →

  The e-cigarette epidemic has grown exponentially over the past few years and continues to present challenges to communities and public health officials. Calls to the Washington Poison Center have nearly doubled every single year since 2010 when the first … Continue reading →

Ask your child at FHMS/FHHS what our new Prevention Intervention Specialist, Joyce, is doing with the youth to support these healthy messages! Be Your Best Self! Red Ribbon Week gives students an opportunity to talk openly about drug use/abuse and … Continue reading →

We have the opportunity to meet and dialogue with the new Prevention Intervention Specialist, Joyce Wells!  Please join us in welcoming her to the SJISD team! Friday, October 16, 11:30 – 2:00, Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church    RSVP 378-9683 Here … Continue reading →