Vaping and Health
Vaping is the act of inhaling and exhaling the aerosol, often called vapor, using an electronic cigarette or similar device. The term is...
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Futuro Latino Coalition
- Aug 26, 2021
- 1 min
Marihuana Timeline in Virginia
On April 7, 2021, Virginia became the first state in the South to begin the process of legalizing adult-use cannabis. HB2312 (Herring)...
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Futuro Latino Coalition
- Aug 26, 2021
- 2 min
Hispanic Festival 2021
On Saturday, August 14, 2021, The Hispanic Festival 2021 was held in the city of Harrisonburg after it was canceled last year due to the...
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Futuro Latino Coalition
- Aug 26, 2021
- 2 min
Marijuana Legalization in Virginia
CAs many of you know, since July 1, 2021, marijuana is already legal in the state of Virginia, this means that we have a lot of work to...
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Futuro Latino Coalition
- Aug 26, 2021
- 3 min
Summer Activities
Before writing this article, I began to investigate the infinity of activities that we can do during the Summer depending on age,...
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Futuro Latino Coalition
- Jun 24, 2021
- 3 min
Art, Culture and Prevention?
Create useful spaces (not only physical) for the community where everyone has the opportunity to develop and demonstrate peacefully,...
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Futuro Latino Coalition
- Jun 11, 2021
- 3 min
How to have positive conversations with teens
At this point, the school for parents has not yet been created and there is no manual or guide that can be followed to the letter and...
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Futuro Latino Coalition
- May 28, 2021
- 2 min
What are the benefits of quitting smoking?
The beneficial effects on health: After 20 minutes, the heart rate decreases and blood pressure drops. Within 12 hours, the...
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Futuro Latino Coalition
- May 19, 2021
- 2 min
National Prevention Week
“Drowned the child, to cover the well”, does this popular phrase sound familiar to anyone? Many times, when you have a problem and...
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Futuro Latino Coalition
- May 6, 2021
- 1 min
Adapting and Change is Growing Too
We invite you to read this article published by stopmedicineabuse.org about how Futuro Latino Coalition Adapted Their Substance Use...
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Futuro Latino Coalition
- May 4, 2021
- 1 min
Drinking and driving
Drinking and driving have never gotten along. Take care of yourself and others. In this article in Spanish you will find more information...
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Futuro Latino Coalition
- May 4, 2021
- 2 min
Alcohol Abuse in Times of Crisis
During the month of April, awareness about alcohol consumption is celebrated and as part of a follow-up to the subject and related to the...
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Futuro Latino Coalition
- Apr 2, 2021
- 2 min
Alcohol Awareness
What is Alcohol Awareness Month? Alcohol Awareness Month is a national public health awareness campaign sponsored by the National Council...
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Futuro Latino Coalition
- Apr 2, 2021
- 3 min
¿Qué le pasa al Cuerpo con la Ingesta de Alcohol, Nicotina y Marihuana?
Durante la semana de 22 al 28 de marzo de este 2021, se celebró la Semana Nacional de Información sobre Drogas y Alcohol. La Coalición...
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Futuro Latino Coalition
- Mar 15, 2021
- 2 min
What happens to your brain when you use marijuana?
All drugs change the way the brain works by changing the way nerve cells communicate. Nerve cells, called neurons, send messages to each...
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Futuro Latino Coalition
- Mar 15, 2021
- 3 min
What happens to your body when you use tobacco and nicotine?
Short-Term Effects When nicotine enters the body, it initially causes the adrenal glands to release a hormone called adrenaline, which...
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Futuro Latino Coalition
- Mar 15, 2021
- 1 min
What happens in the brain when you use tobacco and nicotine?
Like many other drugs, nicotine increases levels of a neurotransmitter called dopamine. Dopamine is released naturally when you...
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Futuro Latino Coalition
- Mar 15, 2021
- 2 min
What are the negative consequences of underage drinking?
Underage drinking poses a range of risks and negative consequences. It is dangerous because it: Causes many deaths Based on data from...
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Futuro Latino Coalition
- Mar 15, 2021
- 1 min
How does alcohol affect a person's body?
When people drink alcohol, they may temporarily feel elated and happy, but they should not be fooled. As blood alcohol level rises, the...
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