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New research conducted by the Public Health Agency (PHA) has revealed a staggering 46% of Year 14 school pupils in Northern Ireland are vaping, making it a pressing public health concern. The 'Behavioural insights into youth vaping in Northern Ireland' report surveyed over 7,500 young people aged
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A collaborative effort between the National Commission on Culture (NCC), Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), and musician King Jerry has been launched to address the growing issue of youth drug abuse in Ghana. The 'Stop the Red' campaign aims to raise awareness about the harm caused by the substance
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Rising cases of drug addiction among youth in Karachi have prompted concerns among parents, healthcare professionals, and government officials. A recent report by the United Nations and the Government of Pakistan highlights the alarming rate of drug use in the country, particularly among young people. Experts emphasize the need for
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On Mother's Day, members of the Women's Movement of the Promise Word Church International emphasized the crucial role mothers play in preventing youth drug abuse. They urged mothers to use their influence to counsel their children against drug use and prioritize their education and upbringing in
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The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has released new data from the Monitoring the Future survey, showing that the percentage of adolescents reporting illicit substance use in 2023 remained low compared to pre-pandemic levels. The survey, conducted annually by researchers at the University of Michigan, found that 10.9%
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Adolescent drug use has continued to follow a downward trend, according to the latest results from the Monitoring the Future survey, a long-standing study that has been monitoring substance use trends among young people for 49 years. Conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan and funded by the National
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The State of California has awarded a $20 million grant to University of Southern California (USC) faculty members Adam Leventhal, PhD and Caryn Lerman, PhD, to study the impact of tobacco and e-cigarette marketing on young people. The USC Tobacco Center of Regulatory Science (TCORS), an interdisciplinary initiative, will lead
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E-cigarette use among high school students has seen a significant decline, with approximately 580,000 fewer high school students reporting current e-cigarette use in 2023 compared to 2022, according to the 2023 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS). However, an increase in current overall tobacco product use was observed among middle
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The Keck School of Medicine of USC has announced that the USC Tobacco Center of Regulatory Science (TCORS) has received a $20 million federal grant to advance research on tobacco regulation policy. Co-directed by Adam Leventhal, PhD, and Caryn Lerman, PhD, the center will focus on understanding the impact of
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According to the American Lung Association, nearly 2,500 children under 18 years of age try their first cigarette every day, making tobacco use the number one risk factor for lung cancer, the second most common cancer in both men and women in the United States. Monica Gilles, tobacco treatment
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Adolescent e-cigarette use and vaping of marijuana (cannabis) is a growing concern in the US. Cannabidiol (CBD), a compound found in the cannabis plant, is increasingly being used by youths. This study aimed to examine the prevalence and factors associated with youths vaping CBD. The research was funded by the
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The PROTECT Act, reintroduced by Senators Edward J. Markey, Richard Blumenthal, and Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz, aims to combat the growing issue of youth e-cigarette addiction. The bill will provide $500 million over five years for research and education on the harms of tobacco products, identify effective messaging for teens
