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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 →

Did you know that 4.20 is known as a day to celebrate cannabis use? Well, not in Washington State! Governor Jay Inslee has proclaimed 4.20 as Talk to Your Kids About NOT Using Marijuana Day! AND, these teens reached out … Continue reading →

  Changing the conversation with our youth around the date 4.20, from “Weed Day” as the pro pot culture has embraced, to a day of honest conversations with our youth about the real risks they face using marijuana underage. Need … Continue reading →

By Debbi Fincher,  SJIPC Media & Parent Volunteer PHOTO: Suzan Fincher with her grandsons while celebrating her 50th Wedding Anniversary with the family. Suzan is our SJIPC Chair, Brad Fincher’s, mom. Suzan was killed December 27, 2011 by a texting … Continue reading →

We are fortunate to know Monte Stiles and appreciate all his efforts to help keep our young people healthy. Here is a note from Monte, with some good news to share from his home state, Idaho. Thanks Monte for all … Continue reading →

Washington State Now Has More Pot Businesses than Starbucks:  Federal Report Paints Damning Picture of Legalization’s Consequences   “Regulate and Control” model has yielded huge increases in underage access, poisonings, and drugged driving FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 10, 2016 Contact: … Continue reading →

Here’s a story from our friend and colleague in the World of Prevention, Monte Stiles… If anyone needs additional evidence of how the pot culture is impacting our youth, please look at the following article about selling Girl Scout cookies … Continue reading →