Drinking + Driving: A Deadly Combination
We’ve all heard the warning: Don’t Drink & Drive. But kids are curious and you might be confronted with a “why?”.
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Addiction, Lower IQ, and Other “Harmless” Consequences
If you have ever caught your teenager or young adult smoking marijuana, they likely defended their actions by calling the drug “harmless” or “recreational”, but is it really as harmless as kids think?
PLAY TUSC: Encouraging Youth Sports
The biggest hurdle for kids to play sports is the cost of equipment and participation. PLAY TUSC is doing something to combat that challenge and help more young athletes get in the game!
5 Ways to Combat the Vaping Epidemic
It’s difficult to accept, but every child is at risk of trying e-cigarettes. Moms and dads- do you know how to talk to your kid about the dangers of vaping?
March 31: Take Down Tobacco Day
Organizations across the country and the world are participating in Take Down Tobacco Day on Mar 31, 2023. Organized by Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids’, this is a day of activism that occurs every spring, empowering people to speak out against the tobacco industry.
TCHD Receives Grant to Prevent Suicide & Drug Overdoses
(DOVER, OH) — The Tuscarawas County Health Department (TCHD) was recently one of five grant award recipients in the United States chosen to receive a grant to “Strengthen Capacity in Suicide, Overdose, and Adverse Childhood Experiences for Local Health Departments.”
Talk to My Teen? But What Do I Say?
Talking to your preteen or teen about alcohol can be uncomfortable or awkward, but knowing what to say and how to say it will help.
Talk to Your Kids About the Risks of Alcohol
Did you know that kids who drink alcohol are more likely to be victims of a violent crime, more at risk for traffic crashes, and likely to have serious school-related problems?
Quit Smoking! What to Expect
It can be difficult to kick the habit, but knowing what to expect when you stop smoking may ease the withdrawal challenges and transitions.
Know the Difference: THC vs. CBD
While THC and CBD are both cannabinoids and are used interchangeably, they are definitely not the same thing. Do you know the difference?
