Trail Group Holding Meetings To Update State Plan
West Virginia TRAIL is holding a series of meetings this fall to give the public a chance to weigh in on maintaining the state’s recreational trails.
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Marshall University Study: Flavored Vapes Pose Unique Addiction Risk
The study found that vaping some flavors like vanilla can not only enhance the effects of nicotine, but also stimulate one of the brain’s key reward centers — even without nicotine present.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsExperts Say W.Va. Must Spend More On Tobacco Prevention
West Virginia invests less than one percent of its earnings from tobacco settlement money in prevention and cessation programs yet a new report shows lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in West Virginia.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCancer Advocates Petition Governor To Address Tobacco Use In Special Session
Cancer advocates are petitioning West Virginia’s governor to consider an investment for tobacco prevention in his expected call for a special session in August.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsDental Hygienists Could Aid Tobacco Cessation Under Senate Bill
On Thursday, the West Virginia Senate voted unanimously to grant dental hygienists legal permission to provide clients tobacco cessation services.
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