The Alleghany Highlands Healthy Youth Coalition was founded in March 2017 following the analysis of the Alleghany County Community Readiness Assessment and the Alleghany County/Covington City Youth Risk Behavior Survey results.
National Drug and Alcohol Fact Week is March 22 through 28. We are here to shatter the myths surrounding drug and alcohol use and will be sharing facts all week!
Fact 1: Research has shown that students who had already used any type of e-cigarette by the time they started 9th grade were more likely to start smoking conventional cigarettes within the next year.
If you or a loved one needs help with nicotine addiction treatment, talk to your doctor, reach out to your local CSB,or find more info at:
For teens: mylifemyquit.com
National helpline:
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Source: Leventhal AM, Strong DR, Kirkpatrick MG, et al. Association of electronic cigarette use with initiation of combustible tobacco product smoking in early adolescence. JAMA. 2015;314(7):700-707. doi:10.1001/jama.2015.8950
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Alleghany Highlands Healthy Youth Coalition
The Healthy Youth Coalition is working on heightening the awareness of youth marijuana use in the Alleghany Highlands.
Remember IF you bet, know your limits. Luck has its limitations.If you choose to gamble, remember to take steps to keep it safe and fun!
Find what works best for you, whether that’s taking breaks, setting your limits ahead of time, or making sure you always team up with a friend.
Learn more at ResponsiblePlay.org
April is Alcohol Awareness Month and we are gearing up for several upcoming events. Project Sticker shock involves placing stickers and window clings in the community to raise awareness of the legal penalties of underage drinking and for supplying youth with alcohol.
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