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Does the company Juul market to underage teens?
Does your teen have a "USB" that they cannot part with? It may not be what you think. Read the article and learn about Juul, a vaping device that delivers the same amount of nicotine as a pack of cigarettes. Important excerpt from the article: "Juuls could certainly...
Researchers May Have Underestimated the Number of Opioid Overdose Deaths
The statistics around opioid overdose deaths are staggering, but a new study says the figures we have may not capture the full extent of the opioid crisis. In a paper published in Public Health Reports, researchers find that as many as 70,000 opioid overdose deaths...
Marijuana Addiction Is Real, But Many Users Don’t Realize That
Many people are unaware of marijuana addiction. But in the public health and medical communities, it is a well-defined disorder that includes physical withdrawal symptoms, cravings and psychological dependence. Many say it is on the rise, perhaps because of the...
Big Myths Surrounding Marijuana Legalization
Read about the big myths surrounding marijuana: 1. Myth: Marijuana is harmless and non-addictive 2. Myth: Smoked or eaten marijuana is medicine 3. Myth: Countless people are behind bars simply for smoking marijuana 4: Myth: The legality of alcohol and tobacco...
Keep Your Medications Up & Away (website)
Make sure to keep your medicines up and away from children! If you are in need of a lock box for your medications, contact NHPC, and you will be delivered one FOR FREE! Click Here To View The Website
Learn More About Opioids (website)
Learn the truth about Opioids - what the opioid epidemic is, what opioids are, questions to ask your doctor, and how to avoid the dangers of opioids Click Here
Arguments For Legalization of Weed Are Oversimplified
A Washington Post article explains that the arguments for legalization of marijuana is oversimplified. While this article is for legalization (which this coalition is against), it explains the dangers of how marijuana negatively affects the brain. If you are for...
More Research On Vaping, And It’s Not Looking Good…
It’s a lingering question as to just how dangerous firing up an e-cigarette really is, especially when compared to the health impact of traditional tobacco cigarettes. Yet research presented at the American Thoracic Society’s annual conference suggests that part of...
How To Talk To Your Kids About Suicide
With Season 2 of the Netflix show '13 Reasons Why' airing, it is a great time to talk with your kids about the show and suicide. Below are some tips for parents: 1.Don’t be afraid to have a conversation with your children about the Netflix series and the issues it...