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"Without a doubt, cigarettes and e-cigarettes are unhealthy and not good for lungs. However, vaping marijuana appears even worse," she said.
"Since many teens who vape nicotine, also vape cannabis, I recommend parents treat all vaping as a risky behavior (just like alcohol or drug use)," Boyd said via email.
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MPI will be partnering with Friday Night Live for there annual Spring Jam virtual event. The event brings together middle school leadership with community partners to enhance prevention efforts. MPI will be speaking on March 3rd.
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Live Well Schools developed the Tools for Schools toolkit to highlight innovative and effective ways for school policymakers and other key stakeholders to meet the unique health and wellness needs of every student. Tools for Schools is now online and provides a wider array of resources based on a broader definition of wellness that includes health equity and focuses on addressing health disparities. Focus areas include chronic absenteeism, childhood obesity, wellness policies, and social and emotional wellness. For more information, please see the below flyer or visit the website by clicking here.
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The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) will be hosting a free virtual training on current trends in youth substance use. Training details and information on registration is included below.
Topic: Current Trends in Youth Substance Use - Vaping, Marijuana, Opiate and Prescription Drugs
Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Time: 9:00 to 12:00 PM
Link to Register: Click Here
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Join us March 31 for this free virtual training on current drug trends. MPI will be partnering with McAlister Institute, San Diego County Office of Education, DEA and Dr. Roneet Lev from Scripps Hospital to discuss youth drug trends.Topics will include vaping, the pressure of dealing with lockdowns on teens, fentanyl, marijuana use, opioids and stress.
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