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 that the ban could save
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The Never Use Alone Hotline is Helping Prevent Drug Overdose Deaths
From 2020 to 2021, the U.S. surpassed 100,000 drug overdose deaths annually–a grim milestone that reflects the severity of the opioid epidemic.[1] The vast majority
What is Rainbow Fentanyl and Why is it So Dangerous?
Fentanyl is an incredibly powerful and addictive opioid drug. It is so powerful that it is estimated to be 50 times stronger than heroin and
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 sell, the use of disposable
What is Synthetic Nicotine?
Vaping is extremely common today and youth vaping has reached epidemic levels. As quickly as public health officials have begun encouraging steps to reduce teen
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 Family Partnership (NFP), formerly known
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 Big Tobacco markets its products
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 at some point each month.[1]
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, too. Cigarette smoking can make
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 this end of summer rush
