By reducing unsafe injection practices, SSPs protect our communities from the spread of HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases. They also play a crucial role in preventing drug use by offering resources for recovery and education. Support your local SSP today to create healthier, safer communities! #PreventionWorks #WorldAIDSDay #HarmReduction #EndHIV #SyringeServicePrograms
Prevention Alliance of Tennessee
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Together, we can end substance misuse in Tennessee.
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Improving the health of Tennesseans by reducing the use of alcohol and drugs through policy, systems, and environmental change.
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“That’s telling us that something in these ingredients are likely causing airway irritation that leads to #inflammation, and that inflammation spills over to the rest of the body the same way we know particle pollution does,” he said. #vaping https://ow.ly/tkSG50UfQrs
Vaping immediately affects vascular health and oxygen levels, study shows, even without nicotine | CNN
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“Floridians have taken a firm stance against the dangerous drugs the pot profiteers tried to convince the public are harmless,” Kevin Sabet, president of Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM), which opposes #marijuanalegalization. https://ow.ly/ygZN50U5cvX
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Today is International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. #Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in Tennessee, and it is often connected to #SubstanceUseDisorder. Each loss is tragic and #preventable, and each one leaves someone behind. Reach out to them.
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“By tracking key indicators, we can create programs and resources aimed at #preventing #youth #cannabis use, promoting safe storage of products to prevent accidental #poisonings, and ensuring that existing services effectively support Marylanders facing adverse effects from cannabis use.” https://lnkd.in/gRHh7khV
Maryland unveils marijuana health tracking dashboard
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So many reasons to #quitsmoking. #greatamericansmokeout American Cancer Society
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Excellent #prevention #education materials and 30-40 min lesson plan for teaching #highschool #teens about #polysubstance use: https://ow.ly/ozA050U5bC5
Understanding Polysubstance Use and How to Make Health-Enhancing Choices | National Institute on Drug Abuse
nida.nih.gov
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"The report called for limiting the #nicotine in cigarettes and other #tobacco products to "minimally addictive or nonaddictive levels." Such a move could #prevent more than 33 million people from starting to smoke and prevent 8 million deaths by 2100." https://ow.ly/xwnR50Ua3p9
Nearly a half million die each year from tobacco use. Some groups face higher risk.
usatoday.com
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#Educational tools and materials for teaching #highschool #teens how to respond to an #overdose, including a 15-20 minutes lesson plan: https://ow.ly/yXmu50U5bun
Understanding an Overdose and How to Respond to One | National Institute on Drug Abuse