The Truth Initiative® recently published an article discussing the connection between vaping increasing the vulnerability to contracting COVID-19 and the lack of awareness among teens and young adults. It has been proven that vaping damages the lungs, especially in …
DID YOU KNOW…?
COVID-19 has ultimately shifted our world to become more virtual. We have moved to practicing virtual learning in schools, attending virtual parties, more online shopping, utilizing virtual means for other forms of entertainment (e.g., streaming movies and tv shows, etc.),
You’re Not Alone With NALOXONE!
Should anyone ever be caught in a situation where he/she or a loved one is experiencing an opioid drug overdose, know that they are not alone with the help of NALOXONE. In emergency situations where a prescription (Rx) drug or …
New Year… New Everything
We are now embarking on beginning of the month of August. So we know what that means… BACK TO SCHOOL!!!!
However, it is safe to say that this new school year will begin like no other being amid …
What’s The Word?!
“What do the kids say nowadays?”
From generation to generation, new phrases, colloquialisms, and words come about depending on what’s trending or new in society. But what happens, when the new language becomes a secret code, and the “new/trendy” thing …
Reality Check!!!
Our new “reality backpack” is a tool that can be used to educate parents on vaping products commonly used by teens and young adults. The backpacks are filled with a variety of vaping devices such as e-cigarettes, vape pens, vaping …
Having a Safe Celebration 🇺🇸🎉🎆
It is safe to say that this Fourth of July will be like none other! With normal establishments being closed or limited in service hours due to the global pandemic among other national issues, we have to be creative in …
Summer Sobriety!
SUMMER IS HERE! We are now well into the summer days, and this summer has been like no other! Amid a global pandemic regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus), we have also been experiencing other unfortunate events that have exposed racial tensions, sparking …
X-ing Out Rx Drug Misuse!
Teen use of prescription (Rx) drugs should be closely supervised by a physician or parent because sharing and/or misusing Rx drugs is morbidly dangerous. These opioids are potent and highly addictive, and this is especially true for teens with their …
MYTH BUSTERS!!!!
In some cultures, youth drinking alcohol can be seen as a “rite of passage”. With this, there are many myths that have developed and been circulated in regard to alcohol consumption and remedies to over consumption that are now present …