SCCAdmin The negative effects of secondhand smoke are well-documented-the CDC estimates that tens of thousands of nonsmokers die every year in the U.S. due to exposure to someone else’s cigarette habit. But a new study out Monday suggests that the secondhand effects of alcohol consumption are another source of serious harm, with one in five Americans hurt by … Read more
As our communities, healthcare systems, and government agencies join in the effort to reverse the epidemic of opioid overdoses and solve the opioid crisis, it is not enough to focus all our resources on treating people who are already addicted to opioids. Keeping people who do not have an opioid use disorder from becoming addicted … Read more
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A federal prosecutor is warning parents to watch out for products that contain the main psychoactive component in marijuana and look like real candy. U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart in Charleston says in a news release the packages can be appealing to children but contain THC. Click here to read whole article!
MONDAY, June 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Despite federal and state age restrictions on the sale of tobacco and vaping products, a new “secret shopper” study found that IDs were checked only about half the time. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration requires tobacco retailers to check an ID for anyone appearing to be under … Read more
MILWAUKEE – A novel primary care-based behavioral intervention designed to recalibrate the negative emotions that can perpetuate chronic pain is beneficial for older adults with varying levels of cognitive function, new research suggests. Preliminary results from a randomized controlled trial of 100 older patients showed that those who underwent the 8-week PATH-Pain program had greater … Read more
Retail pot in Colorado is generating hundreds of millions of dollars, but at what price?
Legalized marijuana seems to be coming soon to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut – but at what cost?
Published Feb 4, 2019 at 12:18 PM | Updated at 12:46 PM EDT on Apr 2, 2019
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Split second decisions change the lives of many when it comes to choices with alcohol, driving and prescription drugs.
Devastating effects and journey of Prescription drug abuse and the move to Heroin. Effects all ages. Documentary describes what can be done to help prevent this problem.