"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

There is no such thing as a safe cigarette. No matter what they taste, smell, or look like, all cigarettes are harmful to your health. That's why the Substance Abuse Prevenion Center is launching a new website that exposes the myths on Light, Low, and Mild Cigarettes. The site features a 30 second audio PSA, Put Out the Myth: There Is No Such Thing as a Safe Cigarette, a sharable button with links to regulatory, health, and smoking cessation information, webpage content syndication information, and a basic consumer fact sheet. To view the site click here and tell us what you think.

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Marshall County Anti-Drug Coalition August Meeting

The next Marshall County Anti-Drug Coalition meeting will be held on August 6th at noon in the Historic Federal Building, 324 7th Street, Moundsville, WV. All community members, young and old, who are interested in helping to reduce substance abuse in our county are welcome to attend. For further information or to RSVP, contact the Marshall County FRN @ 304-845-3300.

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Marshall County Anti-Drug Coalition Featured

The Marshall County Anti-Drug Coalition and the Marshall County Family Resource Network's efforts to curb children's access to alcohol was recently highlighted in The Intelligencer/Wheeling News Register. To read the story, click here then post your comments below.

Friday, July 2, 2010

Yet Another Reason To Quit!

A new study finds mental health issues such as depression and anxiety increase along with exposure to second-hand smoke. Research also shows that smokers have a higher rate of mental illness, specifically depression.
The study adds to the long list of reasons to quit smoking. To read the complete story click here.