Archive for October 2011
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(from Parenting.com) In expanded safe sleep guidelines, the American Academy of Pediatrics is now telling parents to stop using crib bumpers to reduce the risk of suffocation. Although anti-bumper sentiment has been growing for some time, and the city of…
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(From CNN.com) As the news that Amy Winehouse died from alcohol poisoning traveled around the world Wednesday, some were shocked to hear exactly how much alcohol the late singer had in her system at the time of her death. According…
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October 24, 2011 – Washington, D.C. – A new study in the October issue of the American Journal of Public Health found that young smokers, particularly males, are exhibiting a high level of interest in new smokeless tobacco products called…
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11/2 Wausau headshop manager faces trial (WSAU 550AM) – Little Devil Glass 11/1 Headshop owner remains jailed on bond (WSAU 550AM) – Blazin’ Gifts 10/31 Lab results show Blazin’ Gifts sold synthetic marijuana (WAOW Ch 9) 10/21 Synthetic Marijuana, “K2,” Sparks…
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National Drug Take Back – Saturday, October 29th from 10-2 Proper Disposal of Medications Will… 1. Protect the Environment – No more medications in the ground water! 2. Increase Public Safety - Keep them out of reach of those that might abuse…
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Wausau City Council passes the Social Host Ordinance unanimously (12-0) on Tuesday (10/25) Night!! This means that anyone (of any age!) who provides a location for underage drinking to take place, in the City of Wausau, can receive a citation…
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Elderly patients, who tend to take many medications prescribed by more than one doctor, are at risk for prescription drug abuse, the Miami Herald reports. The article notes health experts are concerned about the increase in the number of patients…
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A growing number of children in the United States are being accidentally poisoned when they swallow prescription drugs, a new study finds. Sedatives, opioids—including oxycodone—and heart drugs are most often the cause of children’s poisonings, Reuters notes. In most cases,…
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October 17, 2011 – UW-Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention (CTRI) has compiled some great fact sheets on the “Other Tobacco Products” now available, including: Blunts Little Cigars Snus Dissolvables Novel Products E-Cigarettes Roll Your Own
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It is not uncommon for adults, including parents, to host an underage drinking party. Hosts may think they are doing the right thing by taking the keys and providing a “safe” location for the party. Kids may not be drinking…
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