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Report: US Adult Smoking Rate Dips to 18 Percent
Fewer U.S. adults are smoking, a new government report says. Last year, about 18 percent of adults participating in a national health survey described themselves as current smokers.
Fewer U.S. adults are smoking, a new government report says. Last year, about 18 percent of adults participating in a national health survey described themselves as current smokers.
Could ‘Moderate’ Drinking Be Safe During Pregnancy?
A new British study finds no problems with balance in kids, but some experts have concerns about the findings. Children of women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol while pregnant don’t appear to have any neurodevelopmental problems when it comes to balance, the study suggests. Researchers assessed the long-term health impact… continue reading »
A new British study finds no problems with balance in kids, but some experts have concerns about the findings. Children of women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol while pregnant don’t appear to have any neurodevelopmental problems when it comes to balance, the study suggests. Researchers assessed the long-term health impact of drinking while pregnant by testing roughly 7,000 10-year-olds on their balancing abilities, a method that offers a reliable reflection of fetal neurodevelopment. For the study, “moderate” alcohol consumption was defined as between three to seven glasses of alcohol a week.
Urban Outfitters Pulls Prescription-Themed Products
Just over a month ago, The Partnership at Drugfree.org learned that Urban Outfitters, a national retail store popular with teens, was selling pint glasses, flasks and shot glasses made to look like prescription pill bottles. These products made light of prescription drug misuse and abuse, a dangerous behavior responsible for more deaths in… continue reading »
Just over a month ago, The Partnership at Drugfree.org learned that Urban Outfitters, a national retail store popular with teens, was selling pint glasses, flasks and shot glasses made to look like prescription pill bottles. These products made light of prescription drug misuse and abuse, a dangerous behavior responsible for more deaths in the United States each year than heroin and cocaine combined. The Partnership at Drugfree.org launched an advocacy effort and petition to ask the company to remove these products from their stores and website, securing more than 4,700 signatures of support. Urban Outfitters has now halted the sale of these products.
Study: One-fifth of Designated Drivers Impaired Behind the Wheel
Designated drivers don’t necessarily abstain from drinking. A new study revealed 40 percent of designated drivers consume alcohol in some amount before driving, with about one-fifth of them drinking to the level that could impair their skills.
Designated drivers don’t necessarily abstain from drinking. A new study revealed 40 percent of designated drivers consume alcohol in some amount before driving, with about one-fifth of them drinking to the level that could impair their skills.
Smokers Cost Employers More Than Nonsmokers
Compared to nonsmoking employees, every staff member who lights up costs their employer nearly $6,000 more each year, according to a new report. The researchers found that more time off, smoking breaks and added health care costs were to blame for this discrepancy. The findings could have implications for smoking… continue reading »
Compared to nonsmoking employees, every staff member who lights up costs their employer nearly $6,000 more each year, according to a new report. The researchers found that more time off, smoking breaks and added health care costs were to blame for this discrepancy. The findings could have implications for smoking policies in the workplace, they suggested.
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Tobacco vs. Marijuana: Clearing the Air
People sometimes think that marijuana is safer to use than tobacco, but that’s nothing more than a dangerous myth. Get the facts about tobacco and marijuana.
People sometimes think that marijuana is safer to use than tobacco, but that’s nothing more than a dangerous myth. Get the facts about tobacco and marijuana.