Reuters Nov. 2018 Wondering why it would take this long for the FDA to recognize the addictive dangers of e-cigarettes targeting children and teens. “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday announced sweeping new restrictions on flavored tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes popular among teenagers in an effort to prevent a new generation […]
Read More »Ankur Banerjee, Tamara Mathias-Reuters October 2nd, 2018 The FDA is currently pursuing the manufacturers of Juul electronic cigarettes for deceptive marking targeted to minors and young adults. Juul has about 72 percent of the U.S. market for e-cigarette sales, according to Wells Fargo. Juul’s flash-drive-like device is recharged via a USB port which appeals to […]
Read More »Doctors Play A Role In The Opioid Addiction Epidemic, Study Finds A quarter of patients given a short-term prescription for painkillers transitioned to long-term use. Joe SatranStaff Writer, The Huffington Post Posted: 09/04/2015 06:22 PM EDT | Edited: 09/04/2015 06:25 PM EDT We know how opioid addictions end: all too often, in death by overdose. […]
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ASSOCIATED PRESS 05/13/2016 04:50 pm ET by Jeremy Galloway The recent spike in the use of heroin and other opioids, sparking frightening headlines about addiction and overdose, has left families struggling to find solutions. When my family discovered I was using heroin over a decade ago, when I was in my mid-20s, they spent years trying […]
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A 21st Century Dilemma. Our rapidly changing world of technology can create challenges that go beyond our children’s ability to navigate. Platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, YouTube & Instagram have created easy opportunities for children to gossip, exclude others, bully, sexually act out and become victims of predatory behavior by others. This workshop will […]
Read More »The Adventure of Adolescence Fasten Your Seatbelt for the Roller Coaster Ride of Change Adolescence is a time of growth and change. Often for parents and educators, it is difficult to distinguish between typical adolescent behaviors and emotions and those that are cause for concern. This workshop provides an opportunity for parents of teens with […]
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