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     SAMHSA Prevent Underage Drinking With “Talk. They Hear You.” For many kids and teens, summer means fun and relaxation. However, the freedom of the summer months can mean an increased risk for underage drinking. In fact, the average … Continue reading →

A Parent’s Guide to Preventing Underage Marijuana Use (Updated May 2014. Available in English and Spanish) This booklet, produced by Seattle Children’s Hospital and the UW Social Development Research Group, offers information, resources, and practical advice for parents about: The effects of marijuana on adolescent health, … Continue reading →

Thank you Madrona Jameson and Zach Fincher for taking the lead on this one! Twist and Shout 4 Health! Everyone is welcome to join in!

Latest Weapon to Fight Distracted Driving: virtual reality by  Edward C. Baig, USA TODA    NEW YORK — AT&T is counting on virtual reality to help reduce the number of potentially fatal automobile accidents. The wireless carrier is letting you … Continue reading →

As posted on MedicalXpress, June 2015 Teenagers are very familiar with the risks of smoking cigarettes, but are much less sure whether marijuana or e-cigarettes are harmful, according to a new study by researchers at the Stanford University School of … Continue reading →

BY THE BEE EDITORIAL BOARD The cost of inaction couldn’t be more clear. Acres of ancient trees are disappearing and illegal marijuana farms are popping up in their place. Streams and rivers are being sucked dry, diverted sometimes miles away … Continue reading →

BY Tanya Basu @mstanyabasu July 7, 2015 Three out of every four American adults favor increasing the minimum age from 18   Three out of every four American adults favor increasing the minimum age to purchase tobacco from 18 to 21, according … Continue reading →

(KING 5′s Jake Whittenberg reports.) EVERETT, Wash. — Snohomish County health officials are considering a ban on e-cigarettes and vaping in public. The new ordinance would build off of the existing statewide ban on smoking in public. The Snohomish Health District … Continue reading →

  Watching movies that include smoking causes young people to start smoking.1 The more smoking young people see on screen, the more likely they are to start smoking.1 The percentage of youth-rated movies (G, PG, PG-13) that were smokefree doubled from … Continue reading →

Every Conversation Counts You are the most powerful influence in your child’s life. More than friends. More than TV. More than celebrities. And that’s why it’s important that they hear from you about marijuana and alcohol use. Talking with your … Continue reading →