Hanley Center Survey Finds Depression and Anxiety Fuel Addiction Among Older Americans WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The number of people

Smoking can help to relieve stress. Many teenagers who smoke claim to do so as a way to cope with stress. However, these adolescents would be surprised to learn that smoking does not decrease stress levels. In fact, according to a review of psychological studies featured in the American Psychological Association's American Psychologist, nicotine has been shown to actually intensify stress among smokers. "Light smoking" is less dangerous. A common perception among teens is that smoking in moderation is okay and less harmful to their health compared to frequent smoking. However, there is no safe level of tobacco consumption and even teens that only smoke a few cigarettes per day run the risk of developing smoke related cancer and other related diseases.Young people don't need to worry about the health effects of smoking. For many adolescents, smoking-related diseases and complications are perceived as something that only happens to older, long-term smokers. Often teens don't realize that smoking actually causes many short-term health affects. Social smokers cannot get addicted. Most teens that begin smoking do so because they "just wanted to try it" or want to fit in socially, and do not plan on making a habit of it. However, according to the American Cancer Society, anyone who starts smoking can become addicted to nicotine, and may have difficulty quitting over the long-term.Teens can quit smoking on their own.

This event will bring together professionals from local government, schools, churches, and community organizations interested in preventing our nation’s youth from adopting tobacco-use habits

Rebranded from Run7on7, RunWell will raise funds for addiction treatment & recovery. New York, NY (PRWEB) August 19, 2011 Linda Quirk, accomplished ultra marathon runner and philanthropist, today announces the launch of RunWell: The Linda Quirk Foundation, a foundation that will continue to carry out her personal mission to raise funds and awareness for addiction treatment and recovery.

Caron Reinforces Need for Open, Honest Discussions on Substance Abuse Issues WERNERSVILLE, Pa., Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Whether teens are entering high school for the first time or advancing grades, heading back-to-school can be both exciting and stressful.