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Tobacco, alcohol, drug use a problem for Guam  

Jump to full article: Pacific Daily News (gu), 2008-09-19
Author: Bryan C. Sualog * Pacific Daily News

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Smoking among Guam's high school students has dropped by almost 50 percent in the last 10 years, thanks to preventive measures, according to Dr. Annette David, who's in charge of Guam's State Epidemiological Workgroup.

However, smoking among Guam's adults has remained the same. . . .

Tobacco, alcohol, and drug use and prevention were the topics discussed at Guam's third annual PEACE Conference yesterday at the Guam Westin Resort's Somnak Room. At the conference, participants presented the work they've accomplished in addressing alcohol and/or tobacco use prevention and early intervention.

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