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Vaping: What Parents Should Know for Parents
E-cigarettes (or “vape pens”) heat a liquid until it becomes a vapor, which is inhaled. The liquid (called e-liquid or “vape juice”) can contain nicotine or marijuana distillate or oil. Here are the facts on vaping.
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Vaping: What You Need to Know for Teens
E-cigarettes (or “vape pens”) heat a liquid until it becomes a vapor that's inhaled. Vape juice can contain nicotine or marijuana distillate or oil. Here are the facts on vaping and its many health risks.
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Secondhand Smoke for Parents
Breathing in someone else's secondhand smoke is hazardous to our health. Find out what you can do about it.
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Smoking Stinks! for Kids
Everyone says smoking is bad for you. Why? Find out in this article for kids.
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What Are "Magic" Mushrooms? for Parents
Some kinds of mushrooms are considered illegal drugs because they contain substances that cause people to hallucinate. Find out more about hallucinogenic mushrooms.
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Understanding Medicines and What They Do for Teens
Medicines can cure, stop, or prevent disease; ease symptoms; or help in the diagnosis of illnesses. This article describes different types of medications and offers tips on taking them.
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Cushing Syndrome for Parents
Cushing syndrome can happen when there are too many glucocorticoid hormones in the body.
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Kids and Smoking for Parents
The health risks of smoking are well known, many young people still do it. Here's how to help your kids avoid smoking or quit, if they've already started.