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Funding from the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program will support local coalitions in New Jersey as they work to combat the opioid epidemic and prevent substance use and abuse among young people across the state. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker praised the efforts of local coalitions, stating that these
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Research conducted during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic in Italy found that adolescents experienced increased stress and substance use during the lockdown period. With a nationwide lockdown in place, the Italian government restricted movement and implemented online distance learning, which resulted in a particularly stressful situation for adolescents. According to the
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A recent study published in the journal Pediatrics has highlighted the alarming trend of flavored nontobacco oral nicotine products being the second most widely used nicotine product type among adolescents. The research, conducted by Alyssa F. Harlow and her colleagues at the University of Southern California, surveyed 3,516 high
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The International Labor Organization (ILO) has released a report highlighting the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on young people worldwide. With 73 million unemployed young people expected in 2022, the unemployment rate among this age group is slowly recovering but remains 6 million above pre-pandemic levels. The report notes
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Over 1,000 youth leaders from Asia and the Pacific gathered in the Philippines for a conference focused on increasing youth participation in addressing global water and climate challenges. The event, co-sponsored by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), took place from 9 to 13 August, on the eve of International
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The Standard Charitable Foundation, Standard Insurance Company's charitable foundation, has announced four grants totaling $150,000 to support disadvantaged high school students, small business entrepreneurs, and youth transitioning out of foster care. According to Dan McMillan, president of The Standard Charitable Foundation, the grants aim to make a
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Colorado's youth smoking and vaping rates have shown promising trends in recent years, with a significant decline in current e-cigarette use among high school students and a decrease in cigarette use. However, the data also highlight some areas of concern, including the increased use of flavored vape products
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Novavax, Inc. has announced the submission of a request to the World Health Organization (WHO) to expand the Emergency Use Listing (EUL) of their COVID-19 vaccine, Nuvaxovid(TM) (NVX-CoV2373), for active immunization to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in adolescents aged 12 through 17. This decision is based on data
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Novavax has announced the submission of a request to the World Health Organization (WHO) to expand the Emergency Use Listing (EUL) of its Nuvaxovid (NVX-CoV2373) COVID-19 vaccine for active immunization to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in adolescents aged 12
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Delaware Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons have secured $500,000 in new funding for the Challenge Program Furniture, a project aimed at providing job opportunities for underserved student workers. The funding was spearheaded by the Senators in the FY2022 Appropriations bill, and will support the completion of a new
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Nashville's Mayor John Cooper has announced the formation of the Youth Career Exploration and Alignment Opportunities Task Force, a new initiative aimed at providing career development opportunities for the city's youth. This task force is in line with Mayor Cooper's commitment to investing in
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A new project, initiated by CARE Austria, aims to create positive and peaceful societies for young people in Serbia, Kosovo, Albania, and Bosnia & Herzegovina. The project's overall objective is to promote gender equality and non-violence, with a focus on equipping schools and juvenile correctional institutions with life
