E-cigarette Basics E-cigarettes are devices that heat a liquid into an aerosol that the user inhales. The liquid usually has nicotine and flavoring in it, and other additives. The nicotine in e-cigarettes and regular cigarettes is addictive. E-cigarettes are considered tobacco products because most of them contain nicotine, which comes from tobacco. Besides nicotine, e-cigarettes […]
Scientists from the National Institute on Drug Abuse answer common questions teens ask about drug use and addiction. The episode What Happens When Drugs Are Combined? introduces viewers to the health risks and unintended consequences of mixing substances like alcohol and prescription medications. So, we know that both drugs that people use illegally, and […]
We hear this question a lot during National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week®. The short answer is that, unfortunately, there isn’t a cure for addiction. But the longer answer is more hopeful: There may not be a cure, but there is treatment. So, how does treatment for addiction work? First, it helps to know some […]
Dear Friends of PVHI, We really need your help! PVHI Outreach is open throughout the school year from 2pm–5pm, offering a safe place for teens to go after school. We offer activities, mentor classes, but even more—just listening and talking things out to help these teens make the right decisions moving forward with their lives. […]
