Vapes have become the number one behavioural issue in many schools and studies have shown that nine out of 10 vape shops are within walking distance of schools .
Nicotine gum, patches, snuff, chewing tobacco, cigarettes, pipes, cigars, and even trendy e-cigarettes have one thing in common: Nicotine
Keke Rosberg
Furthermore, nicotine is thought to decrease milk supply in nursing mothers by lowering levels of prolactin, the hormone responsible for stimulating milk production
This includes fighting for additional mental health and addiction services funds in the state budget, supporting diversion instead of corrections for non-violent individuals whose crime stems from their addiction and advocating for improvements of multi-system youth services for at-risk youth in our state
Cathepsin D activity is increased in alveolar macrophages and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid of smokers