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Current Trends in the Opioid Epidemic in Jefferson County, Alabama

We recently took a look at the trends in the opioid epidemic in Jefferson County, AL with Dr. Darlene Traffanstedt, Medical Director at the Jefferson County Department of Health. Dr. Traffanstedt discussed national trends and how Jefferson County mirrors those statistics. COVID-19 and Fentanyl have greatly impacted and changed the opioid epidemic in the last […]

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Never Too Early, Never Too Late: Talking to Your Child about Drugs and Alcohol

As parents, our children’s safety is our top concern – and never far from our minds. We teach our kids not to run out in the street, yet are quick to grab their wrists when they approach a curb. We sit them down for the “stranger danger” discussion, yet panic at the store the moment

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What Will Replace Juul for American Youth?

Before the pandemic locked us in our homes, there was an epidemic ravaging American high schools E-cigarettes and vaping. E-cigarette use ballooned with trendy new products like Juul vape pens, and US legislators struggled to get teenage nicotine use under control. The world after quarantine will undoubtedly be different, and consumer behavior will shift to

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How Big Tobacco Targeted and Deliberately Harmed the Black Community

An important part of fighting against racism and social justice involves taking a look at the historical roots of racism in the United States as well as how racism still plays a role in the United States today. Unfortunately, the justice system is not the only institution guilty of racism and complete disregard for the

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