Smoking in the Movies

“The number of U.S. movies showing people smoking has declined since 2005, but cigarettes still feature in far too many films and could be influencing young people to take up the habit, according to a report released on Thursday” by the CDC. For more information, click here.

Hidden in Plain Sight

The Drug Free Coalition of Hall County Hidden in Plain Sight room made it’s debut last Saturday. Now, thanks to Bill Valladares of the Georgia Family Connection Partnership, you can check out via YouTube. Tell us what you think in the comments section below!

It should also be noted that prior to the event the Georgia Family Connection partnership was officially awarded $50000 by Walmart to help aid the community through education.  Walmart Senior Manager of Government and Public Affairs briefly explains why the company chose GAFCP.

Decline in Cigarette Use Among High School Students Slowing

Cigarette use among high school students has been in decline since the late 1990s; unfortunately, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the decline has slowed in the past six years.  To read the article, click here.

Alcohol-Energy Drinks: Probe Sought

Are certain beverage makers marketing alcoholic energy drinks to young people? New York Senator Charles Schumer is urging the FTC to investigate. Check out this article for more information.

FDA Issues Regulations to Prevent Tobacco Sales to Youth

After years of legal wrangling, the FDA has issued regulations that should significantly curtail the tobacco industries’ alleged efforts to attract young people to their products.  For details on the regulations and the history behind them, click here.

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