Suicides by drug overdose increased among young people, elderly people, and Black women, despite overall downward trend
February 2, 2022 (National Institute on Drug Abuse article) A new study of intentional drug overdose deaths, or suicides by an overdose of a medication or drug, found an overall decline in recent years in the United States, but an increase in young people aged 15-24,...
Truth Initiative: The Facts and Stats about Smokeless Tobacco
There are four general types of smokeless tobacco available in the United States: chew, snuff, snus, and dissolvable tobacco. New oral nicotine pouches and lozenges are a new category of tobacco product that come in many flavors and are increasing in popularity. The...
High-potency THC Cannabis is High-Risk: A statement from SAM-VT
Research shows that the higher the THC concentration, the more significant the negative health impacts. This is especially true for the most vulnerable of us, our youth.Earlier this year, the Vermont Medical Society passed a resolution on the “Commercialized Sales of...
Advisory Board Announcement
Central VT New Directions Coalition, encouraging healthy behaviors and decreasing substance use in Washington County, invites parents, community members, youth members, healthcare providers, and educators to join our monthly advisory board meetings. You’ll not only be...
Congrats Spaulding OVX Group
The OVX group engages and empowers youth through leadership opportunities. they educate students, community members and decision makers on the tactics used by the tobacco industry, encourage healthy choices among peers, and work to reduce tobacco use and change social...