Avoiding cloudy messaging: Vape prevention campaigns face challenges

Newswise imageFlinders University researchers say that cohesive and collaborative action from preventive health communicators and organisations is needed to inform young people about the devastating harms of vaping.

from Newswise Feature Channel: Addiction https://www.newswise.com/articles/vape-prevention-campaigns-face-messaging-challenges/?sc=c125

Ohio State, State of Ohio launch $20 million ‘SOAR’ Study to identify risk & resiliency factors to improve behavioral health outcomes

Newswise imageToday, The Ohio State University and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced a new research initiative to identify the root causes of the ongoing epidemic of persistent emotional distress, suicide, and drug overdose in the state of Ohio.

from Newswise Feature Channel: Addiction https://www.newswise.com/articles/ohio-state-state-of-ohio-launch-20-million-soar-study-to-identify-risk-resiliency-factors-to-improve-behavioral-health-outcomes/?sc=c125

Digital dice and youth: 1 in 6 parents say they probably wouldn’t know if teens were betting online

Newswise imageAs young people increasingly have access and exposure to online gambling, only one in four parents say they have talked to their teen about some aspect of virtual betting, a national poll suggests.

from Newswise Feature Channel: Addiction https://www.newswise.com/articles/digital-dice-and-youth-1-in-6-parents-say-they-probably-wouldn-t-know-if-teens-were-betting-online/?sc=c125