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Alcohol Prevention

Alcohol is dangerous. It causes more deaths than any other drug because people often underestimate the short-term and long-term effects it can have on your body.

Short-term immediate effects (being under the influence) are likely to cause bad decisions that can result in hurt feelings, arguments and injuries, to name a few.

Long-term effects include physical and mental health problems. Childhood and adolescent development can be greatly affected, chronic disease develops, and altered thought patterns can form.

Put down thecigarettes!

Know the addiction
to help end it

Cigarettes contain more than 4000 chemical products, including 50 that are known to cause cancer. These chemicals come naturally from tobacco and artificially from manufacturers.

One of these chemicals is nicotine, which is one of the most addictive substances in the world.

Although it is difficult, you can quit. Nicotine patches or gum, coupled with strong willpower and a commitment will help.

Mosquitoes: more than just pests

Mosquitoes can be annoying…as well as deadly. Protect yourself!

Mosquitoes are capable of causing many diseases, including West Nile Virus and Malaria. While the majority of mosquito bites do not result in these diseases, they are still something to be concerned about.

Mosquito bites can be difficult to prevent. The best way to protect yourself is to use bug repellent with 30% DEET.

Mosquitoes reside in areas with standing bodies of water, so be careful of these areas, especially at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes feed the most.