April 14, 2019 | KSTP.como | Video Story Link There have been a lot of headlines recently about e-cigarettes. It’s called vaping. E-cigarettes are marketed as being safer than cigarettes or a way to quit smoking tobacco. But vape juices mixed with high levels of nicotine are making teens “nic sick.” “One of the first […]
April 16, 2019 | Patti Miller | SACK Coordinator Tobacco 21. What do you know about raising the legal age to purchase tobacco/nicotine to age 21? Maybe you have heard that recently Isanti County passed a county wide ordinance that prevents the sale of tobacco to those under the age of 21. Do we all agree? […]
Depression comes in many forms. Sometimes, it’s a short-term condition as a result of recent loss or trauma. But for many people, depression is a lifelong battle that comes and goes. Most of us probably know a friend, family member, co-worker, or neighbor that has struggled with the weight of depression. Perhaps we have struggled […]
Alcohol use disorder is a chronic, relapsing condition characterized by a person’s compulsive, uncontrolled drinking and negative emotional state when not using alcohol. In recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month, answer these questions and see how much you know about this serious public health problem. Take the Quiz here! Source: PEW
Re-Bar’s dance floor, the scene of many a fun, sweaty night, hosted a more subdued event one Tuesday evening earlier this year. Sitting in a half-circle of chairs, eight workers from Re-Bar and other Seattle establishments were at the venerable South Lake Union club to learn how to administer a medication that can temporarily halt […]
People affected by suicide are vulnerable and can fear the reaction of others. Talking about suicide and be sure we talk about it in a way that is helpful and healthy. The language people use to talk about suicide is from a different time. The word ‘commit’ comes from a time when suicide was treated […]