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Addiction Medicine
Photos: New Smoking Prevention Program Launched in Schools
April 25th, 2008
Despite the known health risks, people still use tobacco products and struggle with addiction and tobacco-related diseases. Reaching young people before they start smoking is key to saving lives. To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/realityworks/32615/ The new ySTART(TM) Addiction Education Program from Realityworks gives young people an experience with tobacco addiction using handheld technology. The PreventPak(TM) Addiction Simulator employs behavior modification principles to help teens practice refusal skills in a true-to-life peer pressure situation. A two-day simulation is paired with an engaging...
Source: Health Business Week (2008-04-25)
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