Alcohol and The Media

You have probably seen a billboard or sign about alcohol today. What about a commercial advertising a type of alcohol? Alcohol is everywhere you turn, especially in the media and advertising. Did you know that the more you see alcohol in the media, the more likely you are to drink? According to a recent study viewers who watched movies and commercials with lots of alcohol in them drank more than those who seen no alcohol in their movies and commercials.


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http://freshstory.org/blog/freshstory.php?p=74&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1#more74

New Age of Smoking

A new era of smoking is just around the corner. Electronic cigarettes are on the craze but are they really all that they are cracked up to be? The FDA does not think that the electronic cigarettes are as great as they claim to be.

To read or watch this article click here:
http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/03/13/ecigarettes.smoking/

Kansas Meth Watch

Methamphetamine is on the rise. Since there is a large demand for this drug there has to be a lot of suppliers. This article will help you understand the warning signs of someone producing methamphetamine in your area.


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http://www.kdheks.gov/methwatch/#precursors

Different Types of Addictions

There are many different types of addictions. Some people may not think that they have an addiction but here are the ten most common type of addictions that you may or may not know about.

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http://brainz.org/10-most-common-addictions/

Things you didn't know about secondhand smoke.

We all have a right to clean air some people however do not get to have that right. Clean air is something that some people do not take for granted but here are some of the effects that secondhand smoke can cause.

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http://www.beverlyfund.org/Secondhandsmoke.html

Signs of Alcohol Poisoning.

Some people may not know the signs of alcohol poisoning however, this article will help someone get a better understanding of what to look for in alcohol poisoning. People should always remember if they are in doubt then there is nothing wrong with dialing for help if they hesitate it could cost a life.

To view the complete article click here:
http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/alcohol-poisoning/DS00861.html

What is the most commonly used illicit drug?

If you guessed marijuana then you are correct. People may not think that marijuana may harm them because some see it as an "herb" this however is not the case. Marijuana can cause just as much harm as any other illicit drug.

To read the complete article click here:
http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/DrugFact/marijuana/marijuana_ff.html