We talk a lot about combustible cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and cannabis – but do you know about the surprising connections between them? The “new emerging triangle” is a term utilized by[Read More..]

Since its establishment in 2004, the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth's (VFHY) statewide youth program, Y Street, has served as a vital resource for training youth across the commonwealth[Read More..]

VFHY first released the Dangers of Fentanyl lesson in early 2024 with a simple goal: to give teachers and other child-serving professionals a practical resource for educating youth on the[Read More..]

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The results of the latest Virginia Youth Survey are in, and they provide a treasure trove of valuable insights into the health of kids and teens across the commonwealth.   The[Read More..]

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