South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services: Tobacco Use

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Site description: "Tobacco use is the nation's deadliest addiction. Smoking cigarettes is the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. Over 400,000 Americans die every year from tobacco use. More people die from tobacco than from AIDS, car accidents, alcohol, suicides, homicides, fires, and illegal drugs combined." Summary of the effects of tobacco use.




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Other resource N2 Meat Goat Herd Health Managementhttp://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VM005/ Meat Goat Herd Health ManagementTop/Health/Animal/Mammals/Goats An article by J.K. Shearer - provided by EDIS, the official reference source for all current UF/IFAS reviewed and approved numbered publications.
Other resource N3 Ensure a Healthy Lamb Crophttp://ag.ansc.purdue.edu/sheep/articles/lambcrop.html Ensure a Healthy Lamb CropTop/Health/Animal/Mammals/Sheep/Lambing Proper care of the ewe in mid to late pregnancy and care of the lamb in the first few hours are the essential components of ensuring a healthy lamb crop. Vaccination and supplementation of the ewe are also efficient ways of ensuring the health of the lamb.
Other resource N4 Foot and Mouth Disease in Britainhttp://www.man.ac.uk/Science_Engineering/CHSTM/news/fmd.htm Foot and Mouth Disease in BritainTop/Health/Animal/Mammals/Cattle Materials and comments on the history of the animal plague, compiled at the Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine, Manchester.
Other resource N5 Managing Pig Health and the Treatment of Diseasehttp://www.managingpighealth.com Managing Pig Health and the Treatment of DiseaseTop/Health/Animal/Mammals/Swine Practical manual providing detailed information on pigs, hogs, swine. This 600+ page book, written by Mike Muirhead and Tom Alexander is written in an easily understandable format and is aimed at everyone involved in swine production, from the farmer to the professional. Web site gives book contents and has an order form.
Other resource N6 Teen Healthhttp://www.teenhealth.net/ Teen HealthTop/Health/Teen_Health Sports and adolescent medicine information.
Other resource N7 National Adolescent Health Information Center (NAHIC)http://youth.ucsf.edu/nahic/ National Adolescent Health Information Center (NAHIC)Top/Health/Teen_Health A national resource offering an array of adolescent health- and health policy-related publications, news, and information.
Other resource N8 MEDLINEplus - Teen Healthhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/teenhealth.html MEDLINEplus - Teen HealthTop/Health/Teen_Health Directory of health related resources concentrated on the health of teens.
Other resource N9 Adolescent Health Centerhttp://www.keepkidshealthy.com/adolescent/adolescent.html Adolescent Health CenterTop/Health/Teen_Health Information on school performance problems, weight management, scoliosis, puberty, short stature, smoking, drinking, and building self esteem.
Other resource N10 Teen Health and the Mediahttp://depts.washington.edu/thmedia/ Teen Health and the MediaTop/Health/Teen_Health A virtual meeting place for teens, parents, educators, health professionals, and others who share a strong commitment to teen health.
Other resource N11 CDC's Adolescent and School Health Programhttp://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dash CDC's Adolescent and School Health ProgramTop/Health/Teen_Health For adolescents and educational institutions. Informative health topics regarding tobacco and drug use, high risk behavior fact sheets, and tools and strategies for providing healthy environments in schools.
Other resource N12 Adolescent Use of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugshttp://www.michigan.gov/documents/2r_10050_7.pdf Adolescent Use of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other DrugsTop/Health/Teen_Health/Articles The use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs by adolescents impacts the health and socioeconomic well-being of the population. [PDF]
Other resource N13 Monitoring the Futurehttp://monitoringthefuture.org/ Monitoring the FutureTop/Health/Teen_Health/Drugs_and_Alcohol An ongoing study of the behaviors, attitudes, and values of American students and young adults funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
Other resource N14 Dear Daughterhttp://www.lessontutor.com/ees12.html Dear DaughterTop/Health/Teen_Health/Drugs_and_Alcohol An open letter to a daughter about the effects of drugs, drinking and death.
Other resource N15 Partnership For a Drug-Free Americahttp://www.drugfreeamerica.org/ Partnership For a Drug-Free AmericaTop/Health/Teen_Health/Drugs_and_Alcohol Tips on talking to kids about drugs, as well as information on specific drugs, slang names for drugs, what they look like, and frequently asked questions.
Other resource N16 The Mendez Foundationhttp://www.mendezfoundation.org/sitemap.htm The Mendez FoundationTop/Health/Teen_Health/Drugs_and_Alcohol A substance abuse and violence prevention organization, focuses on alcohol, tobacco and drug prevention education among children and teenagers.
Other resource N17 Teens With Problemshttp://www.teenswithproblems.com/drugabuse.html Teens With ProblemsTop/Health/Teen_Health/Drugs_and_Alcohol Information to help parents spot substance abuse in their teen, including over the counter medications, huffing of inhalants, and use of illegal drugs.
Other resource N18 Safety Firsthttp://www.safety1st.org/ Safety FirstTop/Health/Teen_Health/Drugs_and_Alcohol Resources for parents about teens, drugs, and drug education. Strategies for home and school.
Other resource N19 Mind Over Matterhttp://www.drugabuse.gov/MOM/MOMIndex.html Mind Over MatterTop/Health/Teen_Health/Drugs_and_Alcohol Series explaining how the brain responds to different drugs. From the National Institutes of Health.
Other resource N20 WomensHealthChannelhttp://www.womenshealthchannel.com/teenpregnancy/index.shtml WomensHealthChannelTop/Health/Teen_Health/Teen_Pregnancy Reviews issues associated with teenage pregnancy.
Other resource N21 InteliHealth - Risks For Pregnant Teenshttp://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/31697/25753/310396.html?d=dmtContent InteliHealth - Risks For Pregnant TeensTop/Health/Teen_Health/Teen_Pregnancy Overview of a few pregnancy risks that are more prevalent in teens.
Other resource N22 American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgeryhttp://www.aslms.org American Society for Laser Medicine and SurgeryTop/Health/Organizations Dedicated to promoting research, education and high standards of clinical care in the field of medical laser applications.
Other resource N23 European Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine and Biologyhttp://www.esmrmb.org/ European Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine and BiologyTop/Health/Organizations ESMRMB aims to support educational activities and research.
Other resource N24 Notre Dame Global Health Initiative (AID)http://www.nd.edu/~ghi/aid.htm Notre Dame Global Health Initiative (AID)Top/Health/Organizations A directory of relevant links to helpful agencies and organizations.
Other resource N25 Association of Medical Doctorshttp://home.blic.net/misos/index.html Association of Medical DoctorsTop/Health/Organizations A humanitarian, non-profit, non-political, non-sectarian and non-governmental organization that assists local non-governmental organizations to sustainable development projects, promote emergency preparedness and provide emergency relief assistance.
Other resource N26 National Alliance of Medical Researchers & Teaching Physicianshttp://www.medicalresearchers.org National Alliance of Medical Researchers & Teaching PhysiciansTop/Health/Organizations A grassroots coalition of doctors, scientists and health care providers dedicated to advancing medicine through technology.
Other resource N27 Association of Health Care Office Managementhttp://www.pahcom.com Association of Health Care Office ManagementTop/Health/Organizations Specializing in networking and education for professionals in physician practice management.
Other resource N28 Provident Medical Institutehttp://www.providentmedical.com/ Provident Medical InstituteTop/Health/Organizations A nonprofit educational organization founded by Dr. Michael Jacobson providing Biblical health and medicine information to church, family, and healthcare leaders via seminars, newsletters, books and tapes, and web site. Seminar information, contact information, history of the organization.
Other resource N29 Community Health Charitieshttp://www.healthcharities.org/ Community Health CharitiesTop/Health/Organizations National organization representing 61 of America's leading health charities providing patient services, community outreach and education.
Other resource N30 NGO Networks for Healthhttp://www.ngonetworks.org NGO Networks for HealthTop/Health/Organizations A global health project created to meet the burgeoning need for family planning, reproductive health, child survival, and HIV/AIDs information and services in developing countries.
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Other resource N32 European Society for Quality in Healthcarehttp://www.esqh.net European Society for Quality in HealthcareTop/Health/Organizations Dedicated to improving quality in healthcare at national and international levels.
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Other resource N34 International Medical Academy for Thermography.http://www.imat.org International Medical Academy for Thermography.Top/Health/Organizations Professional group promoting the use of Computerized Regulation Thermography.
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Other resource N36 eHealth Institutehttp://www.ehealthinstitute.org eHealth InstituteTop/Health/Organizations Nonprofit organization promoting the use of emerging technologies to enhance health and improve access to eHealth resources.
Other resource N37 World Health Organizationhttp://www.who.int/ World Health OrganizationTop/Health/Organizations Publication catalog, media resources, health articles, and current health news. List of upcoming health events, conferences, and summits. English, Spanish, and French.
Other resource N38 Anglo-French Medical Societyhttp://www.anglofrenchmedical.org Anglo-French Medical SocietyTop/Health/Organizations/Medicine Association for English and French doctors to exchange medical views and opinions. Includes information on meetings and events, working in the UK and in France.
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Other resource N47 The Medical Reporterhttp://medicalreporter.health.org The Medical ReporterTop/Health/Education/Patient_Education An independent, educational health and medical magazine on the Web for health care consumers.
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Other resource N58 PATIENTWEB.COMpendium:Medical Reference Guide to the Internethttp://www.patientwebcompendium.com PATIENTWEB.COMpendium:Medical Reference Guide to the InternetTop/Health/Education/Patient_Education/Directories Patients/consumers will find reviews and ratings, by medical editors, of the "best sites" on a particular disease/condition. Visitor feedback is encouraged.
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Other resource N60 Health-Nexushttp://www.health-nexus.com Health-NexusTop/Health/Education/Patient_Education/Directories Informational site offering links to sites in all aspects of health and fitness.
Other resource N61 E Health Connectionhttp://www.ehealthconnection.com E Health ConnectionTop/Health/Education/Patient_Education/Directories Regional healthcare information for consumers. Local health site displaying easy to use and find clinical information on a local and regional level.
Other resource N62 Taber's Onlinehttp://www.tabers.com/ Taber's OnlineTop/Health/Education/Patient_Education/Glossaries Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary on the Internet.
Other resource N63 MedBioWorld's Medical and Science Dictionarieshttp://www.medbioworld.com/advice/dict.html MedBioWorld's Medical and Science DictionariesTop/Health/Education/Patient_Education/Glossaries Directory of links to online medical and science dictionaries and glossaries.
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Other resource N65 Health Canada's REAL Healthhttp://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/real/ Health Canada's REAL HealthTop/Health/Education/Patient_Education/Journals REAL Health is Health Canada's online magazine for consumers.
Other resource N66 British Medical Journalhttp://bmj.bmjjournals.com/ British Medical JournalTop/Health/Education/Patient_Education/Journals Contains the full text of all articles published in the weekly BMJ from January 1997. In addition it contains material which is unique to the website. Access is free.
Other resource N67 HRSA Information Centerhttp://www.ask.hrsa.gov HRSA Information CenterTop/Health/Education/Patient_Education/Brochures Individuals can order publications and resource materials from all divisions of the Federal Health Resources and Services Administration. In addition, people can search for contact information about other organizations providing health care and information services for the medically underserved and people with special health care needs.
Other resource N68 National Institutes of Health Consumer Health Informationhttp://www.nih.gov/health/consumer/index.htm National Institutes of Health Consumer Health InformationTop/Health/Education/Patient_Education/Brochures Includes full-text collections of most frequently requested publications.
Other resource N69 Tea and Healthhttp://www.teahealth.co.uk/ Tea and HealthTop/Health/Specific_Substances/Tea Information about tea and health from the UK-based Tea Council. Topics include nutritional value, antioxidant properties, cardiovascular disease, cancer, hydration, iron absorption, caffeine, and oral health.
Other resource N70 Cancer Prevention Coalition: Milk: America’s Health Problemhttp://www.preventcancer.com/consumers/general/milk.htm Cancer Prevention Coalition: Milk: America’s Health ProblemTop/Health/Specific_Substances/Dairy_Products/IGF-1 How recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone increases Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 in milk and how it is related to increased risk of breast, colon, and prostate cancers.
Other resource N71 AlterNet: White Poison: The Horrors of Milkhttp://www.alternet.org/story/12002 AlterNet: White Poison: The Horrors of MilkTop/Health/Specific_Substances/Dairy_Products/Effects Shanti Rangwani summarizes the conflicting information from medical and dairy industry sources.
Other resource N72 BCHealthFiles: Raw Milkhttp://www.bchealthguide.org/healthfiles/hfile03.stm BCHealthFiles: Raw MilkTop/Health/Specific_Substances/Dairy_Products/Effects/Detriments Health risks and how to pasteurize milk at home.
Other resource N73 Annals.org: Coffee Drinkers at Lower Risk for Type 2 Diabeteshttp://www.annals.org/cgi/content/full/140/1/I-17?maxtoshow=&HITS=10&hits=10&RESULTFORMAT=1&andorexacttitle=and&titleabstract=coff Annals.org: Coffee Drinkers at Lower Risk for Type 2 DiabetesTop/Health/Specific_Substances/Coffee In a United States population, people who drank more coffee were less likely to develop type 2 diabetes mellitus. Annals of Internal Medicine, January 6, 2004.
Other resource N74 Institute for Coffee Studieshttp://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/coffee/ Institute for Coffee StudiesTop/Health/Specific_Substances/Coffee Division of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center that investigates the chemical nature of coffee, identifies potential therapeutic uses, and disseminates findings to the public. Includes summaries of research.
Other resource N75 Forbes.com: Only Moderate Drinking Wards Off Strokehttp://www.forbes.com/lifestyle/health/feeds/hscout/2005/01/03/hscout523171.html Forbes.com: Only Moderate Drinking Wards Off StrokeTop/Health/Specific_Substances/Alcoholic_Beverages A study published in Annals of Internal Medicine links higher consumption of alcoholic beverages among men to an increased risk of ischemic stroke. Moderate consumption, and consumption of red wine resulted in a lower stroke risk.
Other resource N76 Alcohol and Healthhttp://www2.potsdam.edu/alcohol-info/AlcoholAndHealth.html Alcohol and HealthTop/Health/Specific_Substances/Alcoholic_Beverages/Benefits Describes scientific medical evidence about the effects of moderate alcohol consumption on health and longevity.
Other resource N77 Reuters UK: Light Drinking Cuts Diabetes Riskhttp://www.reuters.co.uk/newsPackageArticle.jhtml?type=topNews&storyID=313254 Reuters UK: Light Drinking Cuts Diabetes RiskTop/Health/Specific_Substances/Alcoholic_Beverages/Benefits Researchers at the Royal Free and University College Medical Schools in London, and Harvard University find that, based on data from over 100,000 women aged 25 to 42, light drinking appears to reduce the risk for developing adult onset diabetes.
Other resource N78 Wine Spectator: Drinking Has Little Effect on Risk of Lung Cancerhttp://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily/News/0,1145,1936,00.html Wine Spectator: Drinking Has Little Effect on Risk of Lung CancerTop/Health/Specific_Substances/Alcoholic_Beverages/Benefits Reports on an epidemiological study by researchers at the Boston University School of Medicine, which showed no difference in risks, based on alcohol consumption.
Other resource N79 Beer and Healthhttp://www.beer-and-health.com/ Beer and HealthTop/Health/Specific_Substances/Alcoholic_Beverages/Benefits/Beer Non-technical information about the effects of beer on health. Available in French, Dutch, and English.
Other resource N80 About.com: Wine and Healthhttp://wine.about.com/library/bl_health.htm About.com: Wine and HealthTop/Health/Specific_Substances/Alcoholic_Beverages/Benefits/Wine An overview of issues from the 'French Paradox' to wine's influence on ulcers, cancer, and heart disease.

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