Submitted by Thalia Williams on 09/26/2016
A recent report finds that high school students are more likely to use marijuana than to binge drink. According to the report by ProjectKnow, the jurisdictions with the highest percentage of high school students who say they smoked marijuana in the past month are Washington, D.C., New Mexico, Washington state, Connecticut and Vermont. Nearly one-third of students in Washington, D.C. said they smoke marijuana. Read more about Teen Marijuana Use vs. Binge Drinking
Submitted by Thalia Williams on 07/21/2016
A new study published in Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research found that mixing high-caffeine energy beverages with alcohol may increase a person’s alcohol consumption. The study included 26 adults who drank alcohol and energy drinks alone and in combination over six days. The participants’ desire to drink was rated, along with their breath alcohol concentration. Read more about Mixing Alcohol with Energy Drinks May Lead to Increased Drinking
Submitted by Thalia Williams on 05/26/2016
Smokeless tobacco does not make the headlines very often these days, but the health risks remain high for users. While many people believe it is less dangerous than using cigarettes, the risk of cancer and other diseases is still present. Read more about Smokeless Tobacco Update
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