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Breast Cancer Rates Lower for Women in Smoke-Free Homes, Workplaces
jointogether.org — “A new analysis supports past studies showing that women who live and work in smoke-free environments are less likely to develop breast cancer.” View full resource at jointogether.org
Most Recently Shared on March 31, 2011 at 5:01 pm By:
Men For A Cause (TM) Health Organization
Breast Cancer Rates Lower for Women in Smoke-Free Homes, Workplaces http://ping.fm/uehsV
Tell Major League Baseball to Toss Tobacco
jointogether.org — “Perhaps you love baseball like I do. Perhaps you have kids or other young ones that you want to see grow up tobacco-free. Perhaps you are just tired of seeing players spit. Whatever the reason, now is the time to call on the players' union and Major League Baseball to ban tobacco from the playing field.” View full resource at jointogether.org
Most Recently Shared on March 25, 2011 at 3:45 pm By:
TobaccoFreeKids Health Organization
Thanks @join2gether for the blog post on @Tobaccofreeball. It's good to hear from other public health/baseball fans! http://bit.ly/eFgxJc
Addiction Professionals Say Health Reform May Not Increase Access to Treatment
jointogether.org — “A 2010 survey of substance abuse treatment providers showed a field that expects continued barriers to patient access despite health care reform, especially as funding sources change.” View full resource at jointogether.org
Most Recently Shared on March 14, 2011 at 11:35 pm By:
Reclaiming Futures Health Organization
Health reform may not bring more clients into treatment: http://ht.ly/4efvA #addiction
U.N. Says Designer Drugs a Global Threat
jointogether.org — “When it comes to controlling the harmful effects of drugs, governments worldwide have a long 'to-do' list, according to a watchdog group at the United Nations.” View full resource at jointogether.org
Most Recently Shared on March 8, 2011 at 11:39 pm By:
Drugs and Devices OW OW Health
U.N. Says Designer Drugs a Global Threat: When it comes to controlling the harmful effects of drugs, governments... http://bit.ly/dNTw1r
Drug Czar Issues 'Bath Salts' Warning
jointogether.org — “The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) issued a nationwide warning about the dangers of legal synthetic drugs often marketed as bath salts -- while various states moved to ban them.” View full resource at jointogether.org
Most Recently Shared on February 14, 2011 at 7:50 pm By:
Reclaiming Futures Health Organization
Drug czar warns against "Bath Salts" being used for dangerous (and legal) highs: http://ht.ly/3Wa0x #teens #drugs
NIDA: Drug Abuse Alters Brain Circuitry Long-Term
jointogether.org — “State-of-the-art brain imaging shows that changes in the brain's reward circuitry caused by substance abuse likely remain even after drug and alcohol use stop.” View full resource at jointogether.org
Most Recently Shared on February 7, 2011 at 10:35 pm By:
Reclaiming Futures Health Organization
@NIDA study: Drug abuse changes brain for long term: http://ht.ly/3RMYh
Physician Substance Abuse Training 'Inadequate,' Experts Say
jointogether.org — “Primary care residents need integrated addiction medicine training in medical school, according to educators at several U.S. medical schools.” View full resource at jointogether.org
Most Recently Shared on January 23, 2011 at 9:30 pm By:
Reclaiming Futures Health Organization
RT @portprevent: Physician Substance Abuse Training 'Inadequate,' Experts Say http://t.co/X9yUEk6 (via @join2gether) #addiction #treatment
ER Visits Due to Prescription Drug Abuse Double in Five Years
jointogether.org — “Federal data shows that prescription drug abuse now sends twice as many people to the emergency room (ER) as it did five years ago -- outstripping illegal drugs for the third year in a row.” View full resource at jointogether.org
Most Recently Shared on January 15, 2011 at 1:18 am By:
Omar Manejwala, M.D. Psychiatrist, Physician, and Doctor
RT @Andy_C_Phillips: ER Visits Due to Prescription Drug Abuse Double in Five Years http://ow.ly/3DiLT Yes...fastest growing addiction...
CDC: States Drag on Medicaid Coverage for Quitting Tobacco
jointogether.org — “Smoking-related health costs account for 11 percent of all Medicaid costs, but states offer only patchy support for tobacco cessation therapies.” View full resource at jointogether.org
Most Recently Shared on November 1, 2010 at 8:32 pm By:
Ben Miller PsyD, Doctor, and Psychologist
State #Medicaid offices slow on covering #tobacco cessation http://bit.ly/bFDP3L #CMS #health
More U.S. Men and Women Drinking, Surveys Show
jointogether.org — “According to two comprehensive national surveys, more American men and women reported drinking in 2002 than had a decade before.” View full resource at jointogether.org
Most Recently Shared on October 7, 2010 at 2:45 am By:
UT Southwestern News Medical School
Media coverage of UTSW finding that men and women across America are #drinking more than in the early 80s. http://ht.ly/2Pzcp
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Most Recently Shared on September 30, 2010 at 12:22 am By:
OrganizedWisdom GERD OW Health
Mass. Alcohol and Other Drug Leadership Institute: Oct 15: Massachusetts residents are invited to an Alcohol and O... http://bit.ly/9qODjK
Heart Association: Smokeless Tobacco Harmful, Doesn't Help Smokers Quit
jointogether.org — “** The American Heart Association (AHA) said in a policy statement that smokeless tobacco is unsafe to use and does not help smokers quit cigarettes. **” View full resource at jointogether.org
Most Recently Shared on September 18, 2010 at 6:51 am By:
Boston Univ SPH - Heart Association: Smokeless Tobacco Harmful, Doesn't Help Smokers Quit http://bit.ly/dzIvzA
Advisory Group Recommends New Addictions Institute Replace NIAAA, NIDA
jointogether.org — “Advisory Group Recommends New Addictions Institute Replace NIAAA, NIDA” View full resource at jointogether.org
Most Recently Shared on September 17, 2010 at 8:44 pm By:
Reclaiming Futures Health Organization
National Institutes of Health advises merging NIAAA and NIDA. Read about in on Join Together http://ht.ly/2G2DK
Drinking Regular Beer May Increase Psoriasis Risk in Women
jointogether.org — “** Women who drink five or more regular beers a week could nearly double their risk for psoriasis, a new study finds. **” View full resource at jointogether.org
Most Recently Shared on August 24, 2010 at 11:11 pm By:
Drinking Regular Beer May Increase Psoriasis Risk in Women: Women who drink five or more regular beers a week coul... http://bit.ly/aibGPu
Mixed Results for H.S. Drug Testing
jointogether.org — “High-school students who face mandatory drug testing may be less likely to use drugs in the short term, but the protective effect doesn't last, according to a new U.S. Department of Education study.” View full resource at jointogether.org
Most Recently Shared on July 17, 2010 at 6:15 pm By:
Reclaiming Futures Health Organization
RT @PreferredFamily: Mixed Results for H.S. Drug Testing http://ow.ly/2cBgF
