In Portland, Oregon, a pro marijuana group has replaced a vandalized billboard with a new billboard that says “The truth cannot be destroyed.”
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Tobacco Free Comprehensive Policy for Schools
In the United States, tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death and 90% of smokers started before the age of 18. Currently, over 10% of high school students and 3% of middle school students in Hillsborough County smoke cigarettes. The CDC reports that one of the most effective ways to reduce the use of… Read more
Bill to Ban Smoking in Public Parks Making Progress in the Senate but Stalled in the House
Senate Bill 258 will allow Florida municipalities (local cities and counties) to ban smoking in public places such as parks and beaches. The bill requires the parks to have a designated smoking zone. It has passed through 2 senate committees and is now waiting to be voted on in the third and final committee before… Read more
Ask Your Elected Officials to Oppose Medical Marijuana
Medical Marijuana: Allows for marijuana edible products (baked goods, butters, sodas, etc…) Allows ID cardholders and caregivers to possess up to 4 ounces and 8 plants (4 ounces is more than some other medi-pot states allow) Allows for minors to qualify with guardian permission Provides a structure for medi-pot users to operate a motor vehicle as… Read more
Presentations and Sponsor Information from the 2013 Marijuana Summit
Below are the slideshow presentations from our speakers during the Marijuana Summit. Simply click on the presenter’s name to download a copy of their presentation. A HUGE thank you to these wonderful speakers and all who attended the summit! Click HERE to download a copy of our sponsors and their contact information. Alice Mead: The Emergence of Prescription Medications from… Read more
Through With Chew Week February 17-23
When It Comes to Tobacco, Smokeless Does Not Mean Harmless – Hillsborough County Anti-Drug Alliance (HCADA) is Raising Awareness During Through With Chew Week – TALLAHASSEE — Tobacco products like chew, dip and snuff are not harmless. But because they’re smokeless, youth and adults may underestimate the serious health risks associated with these products. In… Read more
Teens and Marijuana
“What teenagers have been saying about marijuana recently is worrying experts in the field. The 2012 Monitoring the Future survey of eighth, 10th and 12th graders reports continued high use of the drug, along with a drop in the teens’ perception of its potential harm. At the 12th grade level, for instance, only 44 percent saw regular use… Read more
Candy-Flavored Tobacco Resolutions Throughout Hillsborough County: A First Step
In November 2012, the last of Hillsborough County’s municipalities adopted a candy-flavored tobacco resolution. In the document, the Plant City Commissioners unanimously urged all Plant City tobacco retailers to make every effort not to sell tobacco products, especially those with candy and or fruit flavors, to youth under 18 years of age. Within the past year, the Hillsborough… Read more
2012 Florida Youth Tobacco Survey Results
Cigarette smoking among youth in Florida is down! After surveying nearly 40,000 middle school students and over 36,000 high school students in 746 schools around the state of Florida, the Department of Health has released the results from the 2012 Florida Youth Tobacco Survey. Among middle school students, current cigarette use (smoked at least once… Read more
Florida Drug Database Barely Used By Doctors
Over six people die each day in Florida from prescription drug overdoses. A new computer system, the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, was created to assist doctors and other medical professionals in tracking patients’ prescriptions to help avoid drug abusers from being prescribed unneeded medications. Unfortunately, this system is rarely being used. Read more.
