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5 Ways The U.S. Can Benefit From A Ban On Menthol Cigarettes
In 2022 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made a proposal to end menthol cigarette sales due to the fact

The Dangers of Disposable E-Cigarettes and Why They are So Popular Among Youth
When federal restrictions were enacted in early 2020 to limit the flavors that closed-pod e-cigarette devices, such as JUUL, could

What is Synthetic Nicotine?
Vaping is extremely common today and youth vaping has reached epidemic levels. As quickly as public health officials have begun

Are Magic Mushrooms the Next Medical Marijuana?
Over the last 20 years, the majority of states have passed sweeping legislation to legalize medicinal marijuana. While marijuana remains

The History Behind Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week is the United States’ largest and longest-running drug abuse prevention campaign. It is sponsored by the National

4 Strategies Big Tobacco Uses to Target Children and Teens at the Point-of-Sale
Between glamorizing smoking in pop culture, getting celebrity endorsements, and using cartoon characters in advertising and packaging, it’s clear that

Understanding Binge Drinking and How it Affects You and Others Around You
Alcohol is the most widely abused substance in the United States. Approximately 55% of men and 51% of women drink

6 Ways Your Mental Health Will Improve When You Stop Smoking
Smoking cigarettes is widely known to be extremely harmful to your physical health, but it can impact your mental health,

Back to School Check-Up
Many parents are already setting children into sleep routines and checking off school supply checklists. One important activity to add to