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C4 Recovery Foundation (C4) is honored to present the 10th Annual West Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders, May 30 - June 2 at the beautiful La Quinta Resort & Club, a Waldorf-Astoria property. Last year, WCSAD hosted a record 1,300+ behavioral health professionals from across the country. The Planning Committee is wrapping up an amazing program of education and networking opportunities. Watch your inbox for more information coming soon.
Don't Wait - Book Now! Once again, C4 has secured the beautiful La Quinta Resort and Club at an amazing rate of $160 per night. The recently renovated resort offers superb relaxation amidst 45-acres of lushly landscaped grounds and exquisite Spanish-style casitas, suites and villas, some featuring private patios and fireplaces. Revitalize body and mind at Spa La Quinta or lounge by one of 41 sparkling pools. La Quinta offers exquisite dining experiences, an assortment of shops and boutiques, and five world-class championship golf courses.
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Record Increase in Teen Vaping, According to Latest Data from Monitoring the Future Survey
According to the latest Monitoring the Future Survey (MTF), teens reported a dramatic increase in using vaping devices in just a single year. Among high school seniors, 37.3 percent reported using a vaping device in the past year, compared to 27.8 percent in 2017. This is a record increase in vaping. It translates to 1.3 million additional teens who vaped in 2018 compared to 2017.
NIDA director Nora Volkow, M.D. stated, “Teens are clearly attracted to the marketable technology and flavorings seen in vaping devices. However, it is urgent that teens understand the possible effects of vaping on overall health, the development of the teen brain, and the potential for addiction.”
Decreases in Teen Tobacco, Alcohol, and Opioid Use
While the news on vaping is alarming, teens’ use of some other substances is decreasing.
Regular tobacco use is at its lowest point since the survey began measuring it, with only 3.6 percent of high school seniors smoking daily, compared to 22.4 percent 2 decades ago. However, experts do worry that smoking rates could rise if teens are introduced to nicotine through vaping.
Alcohol use is also down. In 2018, 17.5 percent of high school seniors said they have been drunk in the past 30 days; this is down significantly from 5 years ago, when it was reported at 26 percent.
Only 1.7 percent of high school seniors report misuse of Vicodin in the past year, compared to a peak of 10.5 percent 15 years ago.
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