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Hemp & Its Derivatives


Delta-8 refers to delta-8 Tetrahydrocannabinol, a psychoactive substance found naturally in the cannabis Sativa plant. 

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Marijuana


Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in America, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

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E-cigarettes & Vaping


Vaping and JUULing have reached epidemic levels among young people who often think e-cigarettes are safer to use than traditional cigarettes.

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Heroin & Fentanyl


Facts about heroin and Fentanyl, both of which can lead to addiction and overdose deaths.

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Oral Nicotine Pouches: The New-Wave Addictive Product


Learn more about the new addictive nicotine product, now just the size of a silica packet.

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Problem Gambling is Now in Our hands (literally). 


Learn more about how problem gambling addictions have become more prevalent with the introduction of applications.

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