Month: February 2014
Kids drinking less soda, but more coffee and energy drinks
“While the reduction in soda consumption is encouraging, the increase in energy drinks is of concern. The American Academy of Pediatrics released an announcement in 2011 stating that children should not consume sports and energy drinks.” Read more here: http://blog.sfgate.com/sfmoms/2014/02/12/kids-are-guzzling-less-soda-but-more-energy-and-coffee-drinks/
Candy-flavored e-cigarettes a favorite of kids
” What scientists do know is that 10 minutes of smoking an e-cigarette — for a person who has never smoked a cigarette — does cause a noticeable increase in airway resistance in the lungs.” Candy Flavors targeting kids. http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014/02/17/276558592/candy-flavors-put-e-cigarettes-on-kids-menu
ACE Summit
The Adverse Childhood Experiences Summit is in Billings in May. Check out the agenda: Elevate+Montana+The+ACE+Study+Summit+-+Overall+Description+2014
Legalizing Pot Encourages Use Among Teens
Disturbing survey results: Large proportions of high school students normally at low risk for marijuana use (e.g., non-cigarette-smokers, religious students, those with friends who disapprove of use) reported intention to use marijuana if it were legal. Read more here: http://www.cadca.org/resources/detail/survey-finds-more-teens-would-use-marijuana-if-legal