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companies intentionally target young Nicotine pouches are placed in the Combining an approved medication
people so they can make money. mouth between the cheek and the gum and support from a quit coach are
and the nicotine is absorbed through best practice recommendations to quit
Research has shown early age of the mucous membrane of the mouth smoking. For additional assistance
nicotine use is correlated with daily use into the bloodstream. Nicotine pouches with quitting smoking, please consider
and lifetime dependence on nicotine. can cause irritation in the mouth contacting the Health Department at
Nicotine use can also make symptoms and can harm the cells in the mouth 410-479-8080 or the Maryland Quitline
of anxiety and depression worse. Youth increasing the risk of gum disease, oral at 1-800-QUIT NOW.

do not often realize this. Many say they cancer, and teeth problems.
use nicotine to deal with stress and to Nurturing Conversations: A Guide
“feel better”. Youth prevention is a leading goal but for Parents during Alcohol
I do want to briefly mention cessation.

Besides nicotine addiction, nicotine Currently research does not support Awareness Month
consumed in any form is a stimulant nicotine pouches as a safe or eff ective
and it increases the heart rate and way to quit smoking. FDA approved April marks Alcohol Awareness Month,
blood pressure. It may also increase the nicotine replacement medications a crucial period for communities to
risk of heart disease and stroke. currently available come in the form of unite and address the pervasive issue
of underage drinking. As parents, it is
patch, gum, lozenge, spray and inhaler.
our responsibility to initiate open and
honest conversations with our children
about the dangers of alcohol and equip
them with the tools to make informed
decisions. Here are some essential tips
and strategies to help parents navigate
these crucial conversations.
1. Start Early, Start Oft en: Th e key
to effective communication lies

in its frequency. Begin talking to
your children about alcohol early
on, incorporating age-appropriate
SELLERS OF COOL OLD STUFF information as they grow. Th is
establishes an ongoing dialogue,
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