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2018 National Youth Tobacco Survey
2018 National Youth Tobacco Survey On Feb. 11, results from the 2018 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) published in an MMWR article, “Vital Signs: Tobacco Product Use Among Middle and High School Students — United States, 2011–2018.” This article includes findings on current use of seven tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, e-cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, hookah, pipe tobacco, and…
Read MoreTDMHSAS Funds Five New Community Anti-Drug Coalitions
Network of local addiction prevention groups expands to 46 organizations statewide NASHVILLE—The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) is adding five new community anti-drug coalitions to its statewide network. Coalitions provide information, coordinate resources, and conduct education events with the goal of preventing addiction in their communities. “Our coalitions are amazing…
Read MoreTDH ISSUES UPDATED PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY ON E-CIGARETTES
Evolving Research & Recent Regulatory Actions Increase Concerns about Impacts to Health NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health is issuing an updated public health advisory on electronic nicotine delivery systems, or ENDS based on recent federal regulatory action and new evidence of risks associated with use of e-cigarettes and similar devices. “Growing evidence…
Read MorePartnership for Drug-Free Kids Responds to Surgeon General’s Spotlight on Opioids Report
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids Responds to Surgeon General’s Spotlight on Opioids Report NEWS PROVIDED BY: The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids Sep 24, 2018, 13:44 ET Released late last week, Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General’s Spotlight on Opioids, calls for a cultural shift in the national conversation surrounding the opioid crisis. The new report…
Read MoreWARNING: FIRST-TIME USE OF MOST SUBSTANCES PEAK DURING SUMMER MONTHS
WARNING: FIRST-TIME USE OF MOST SUBSTANCES PEAK DURING SUMMER MONTHS PREVENTION ALLIANCE OF TENNESSEE ISSUES WARNING: FIRST-TIME USE OF MOST SUBSTANCES PEAK DURING SUMMER MONTHS NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 1, 2018) – Today the Prevention Alliance of Tennessee issues a warning to parents and community leaders that first-time use of most substances peak during Summer months.…
Read MoreTennessee Recovery Navigator: From Overdose to Recovery
Tennessee Recovery Navigator: From Overdose to Recovery A new program has launched in Tennessee further bridging the gap from addiction to recovery. TN Recovery Navigators have been hired across the stateas part of Gov. Haslam’s TN Together plan.Their mission is to help people who have experienced an overdose,assisting them as they navigate their own recovery…
Read MoreTennessee Recovery Navigator: From Overdose to Recovery
Tennessee Recovery Navigator: From Overdose to Recovery A new program has launched in Tennessee further bridging the gap from addiction to recovery. TN Recovery Navigators have been hired across the state as part of Gov. Haslam’s TN Together plan. Their mission is to help people who have experienced an overdose, assisting them as they navigate their own…
Read MoreFirst-time use of most substances peaks during summer months
First-time use of most substances peaks during summer months PREVENTION ALLIANCE OF TENNESSEE ISSUES WARNING: FIRST-TIME USE OF MOST SUBSTANCES PEAK DURING SUMMER MONTHS NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 1, 2018) – Today the Prevention Alliance of Tennessee issues a warning to parents and community leaders that first-time use of most substances peak during Summer months. On…
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