Cannabis and Chronic Pain
Cannabis is often promoted as a natural alternative for pain relief, and in the U.S., it’s one of the most common reasons people turn to medical cannabis. But what does […]
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Substance Abuse Prevention
Preventing Exposure to Secondhand Smoke in the Home
Secondhand smoke poses serious health risks to both children and adults, and there is no safe level of exposure. The home remains the leading source of secondhand smoke exposure, especially
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Cannabis Facts and Stats
As cannabis use becomes increasingly common and widely discussed across the United States, it’s crucial to understand its health impacts, especially among youth and vulnerable populations. Cannabis remains the most
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Cigars Are a Public Health Problem
Cigars—once seen as a niche luxury—are now aggressively marketed to youth, women, and communities of color through flavored products, low prices, and targeted advertising. The tobacco industry has designed and
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Cannabis and Lung Health
Despite popular belief, smoking cannabis is not a safer alternative to tobacco—it still poses serious risks to your lung health. Whether it’s through joints, bongs, blunts, or bowls, cannabis smoke contains many
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Cannabis Users Face Substantially Higher Risk of Heart Attack
As marijuana becomes legal in more places, new research raises concerns about its impact on heart health—even in young, otherwise healthy individuals. Two recent studies presented at the American College
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Menthol Tobacco Products
Menthol is a compound found naturally in peppermint and similar plants, but it can also be made synthetically. In tobacco products like cigarettes, menthol produces a cooling sensation in the
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Public Health Strategies for Tobacco Prevention and Control
Commercial tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the U.S., disproportionately affecting marginalized communities. For decades, tobacco companies have strategically targeted youth, low-income communities,
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The Launch of the Immigration Defense Network
Minnesota is a diverse state, home to many. It is a place that should foster basic needs, inclusivity, safety, and respect for all regardless of individuals born outside of the
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The Effects of Marijuana on the Teenage and Young Adult Brain
Marijuana, known for its mind-altering effects due to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), is one of the most widely used substances in the United States. In 2021, 11.8 million young adults aged 18
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