When states and communities fail to provide children the services they need to live at home, kids can deteriorate and even wind up in jail.
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Former FDA Chair "Skeptical" That Vaping Can Cause Cancer
However, he does believe that vaping is harmful overall.
Should I Stop Vaping?
Are the alarming headlines justified? And should the risks associated with vaping be a deterrent when the alternative is smoking cigarettes?
Teen Vaping Has Doubled Since 2017
The dramatic increase, along with with recent reports of vaping-related lung disease and deaths, has led the NIDA to declare a public health crisis.
NYC Bans Alcohol Ads on City Properties to Reduce Problem Drinking
NYC joins LA, Philadelphia and San Francisco in restricting alcohol advertising on city-owned spaces.
Could Social Media Addiction Be Worse For You Than Cigarettes?
Social media addiction is being compared to cigarettes but can it really do that much damage? Social media can certainly be addicting, and there are some who feel it can be harmful to your mental health if you spend too much time on it. But can it truly be more harmful than cigarettes? As Forbes… Continue reading Could Social Media Addiction Be Worse For You Than Cigarettes?
FDA Wants To Ban Menthol Cigarettes
The Food and Drug Administration believes that flavored products are too appealing to teens. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is moving to restrict the sale of flavored e-cigs and cigars as well as ban menthol cigarettes outright. Last Thursday, the FDA released a detailed proposal for its proposed policies. FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said… Continue reading FDA Wants To Ban Menthol Cigarettes
New PSA Follows Woman As She Publicly Detoxes From Opioids
“I am the most camera shy person in the world. But if making my detox public is going to help somebody…I’m all for it,” said the 26-year-old. The Truth Initiative, which has produced 20 years of anti-tobacco public health messaging, just released a new opioid PSA. This time, we meet 26-year-old Rebekkah, who agreed to… Continue reading New PSA Follows Woman As She Publicly Detoxes From Opioids