Destigmatizing Addiction Through

Social Proximity

How to embrace those suffering from addiction during this period of social distancing - April 2020

The Language of Addiction

Reshaping our language; why it's important to use the appropriate terminology for the disease - February 2020

What Have We Been Up To?

CCSA's latest efforts; its selection for the OU Impact Accelerator Program; and related news - February 2020

The Addiction Myth

Fighting the stigma of addiction in Orthodox Jewish communities - November 2019

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have launched an investigation into the outbreak of severe pulmonary disease associated with e-cigarette use.

 

As of February 18, 2020, 2,087 hospitalized cases of e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury (EVALI) have been reported to the CDC .

 

The CDC has confirmed 68 deaths linked to vaping.

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Adults who use nicotine-containing e-cigarette devices should consider alternative approved methods for quitting smoking altogether. E-cigarette, or vaping, products should never be used by youths, young adults, or women who are pregnant. Adults who do not currently use tobacco products should not start using e-cigarettes or vaping, products.

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According to the CDC, if you experience any of the following symptoms, you should seek medical care immediately.

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The e-cigarette aerosol that users breathe from the device and exhale can contain harmful and potentially harmful substances, including:

• Nicotine

• Ultrafine particles that can be inhaled deep into the lungs

• Flavoring such as diacetyl, a chemical linked to a serious lung disease

• Volatile organic compounds

• Cancer-causing chemicals

• Heavy metals such as nickel, tin, and lead

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dangers of marijuana - August 2019

CNBC aired a documentary focused on the e-cigarette industry, specifically on JUUL, the leading manufacturer of these devices.

This is an important inside look into what has become a disturbing trend among our children and teens, and the resulting growing epidemic of nicotine addiction.