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A new national study shows just how vital it is that parents get involved in preventing underage drinking and drug use in their families. The study, released today by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University says thatTeen Substance Use is America’s #1 health problem.  Skeptical? Check out these stats: Read more about Time to Take Action! New Study Shows 9 out of 10 Addicts Started Using Drugs or Alcohol as Teens

By Alison Bailin Batz – HMA Public Relations
Actually, drugs aren’t the new black. Not if live in Hollywood, at least.
Even before there were talk shows or paparazzi, celebs were using – and boasting – about their drug use.
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After 25 years of the same warning messages, the Food and Drug Administration is making some big changes.  The new labels will include graphic images of people suffering the negative effects of tobacco use.  Some show dead bodies, rotting teeth, diseased lungs and a man smoking through a tracheotomy.
The new labels must be on cigarette packages and in advertisements starting in October 2012 and will cover half of both the front and the back of the packaging.
Read more about Don't miss this teachable moment! Have you seen the FDA's new warning labels on cigarette packs?