youth

Why the Demise of Youth Smoking Is an Overlooked Public Health Triumph

Amid the moral panic over youth vaping and a widespread belief that it’s a “gateway” to cigarettes, youth smoking in…

October 30, 2024

Can the Theory of Youth Vaping as “Gateway” to Smoking Be Put to Bed?

The notion that nicotine vaping leads people to smoking—known as the “gateway” theory—is a common refrain among those who seek…

August 20, 2024

Teen Cannabis Use Has Fallen Amid Legalization, CDC Data Show

Newly published results of a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) survey show a decline in the proportion of…

August 8, 2024

College Students Have a Window to Demand Marijuana Decriminalization

Walking across my college quad on a weekend evening, you might recognize the familiar fragrance of marijuana wafting through the…

July 17, 2024

Over 321,000 Children Lost Parents to Overdose in a Decade

A new study from the National Institutes of Health quantifies the vast number of children in the United States who…

May 10, 2024

Are Nicotine Patches for Kids Who Vape a Good Idea?

Children whose vaping has led to nicotine dependence should be given nicotine patches to help them quit vapes, say health…

May 8, 2024

No Drug Education: The Rise and Fall of DARE

Praised by politicians, parents and presidents, police officers taught DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) to fifth and sixth-grade students in…

May 1, 2024

The WHO Prioritizes Youth Who Don’t Smoke Over Adults Who Do

The World Health Organization recently held its 10th Conference of the Parties (COP10) to the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control…

February 23, 2024

The Hypocrisy of FDA Commissioner Califf’s Stance on Vaping

Earlier this year, Dr. Robert Califf, commissioner of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), emerged as a vocal…

December 4, 2023

White House Urges All Schools to Stock Naloxone, Be Ready to Use It

The White House is sending a letter to schools nationwide, urging them to keep naloxone on hand and train staff…

November 2, 2023