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As Canadians celebrate World No Tobacco Day, there is growing concern over the widespread availability of contraband cigarettes to minors, leading to a resurgence in youth smoking rates. To combat this issue, experts are calling for an outright ban on youth possession and use of tobacco. The current laws prohibiting
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A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Georgia found that a family-based prevention program, Strong African American Families (SAAF), was particularly effective in reducing risky behavior in adolescents with a genetic risk factor contributing to such behavior. The program, which was supported by the National Institute on
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A group of teenagers, part of the Article 4 anti-tobacco advocacy group, is pushing the Canadian government to ban flavored tobacco products and prevent the industry from marketing to young people. The Change the Rules campaign, launched by Article 4 in collaboration with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, aims
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Parents' positive attitudes and interventions have a profound impact on their children's likelihood of starting to smoke. A Swedish study published in the open access journal BMC Public Health found that adolescents respond positively to their parents' efforts to dissuade them from smoking. The research, conducted
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Adolescents and young adults who heavily use marijuana are more likely to have disrupted brain development, according to a new study by pediatric researchers. The study found abnormalities in areas of the brain that interconnect brain regions involved in memory, attention, decision-making, language, and executive functioning skills. The researchers caution
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The Canadian government has announced support for two tobacco-related projects aimed at preventing Aboriginal youth from smoking. The projects, funded by Health Canada, are designed to educate young people about the dangers of tobacco use and provide them with the skills needed to make informed choices. The government has committed
