Texas has raised the legal smoking age from 8 to 21. It means Texas will now have to wait until they turn 21 if they want to buy tobacco or nicotine products, except from the military members. This change has significant implications for a lot of people, businesses, and public
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Texas Governor Tobacco Age Law: What Parents and Adults Need to Know
Every state has its own law on the use of tobacco, including the age restriction. Texas is one of the 16 states that raised the minimum age for tobacco, prohibiting people under that age from buying tobacco products. Increasing the age to buy tobacco products is an effort to reduce the
Continue readingCan You Get a Disability Check for Anxiety?
A lot of people in this world are suffering from anxiety disorders, such as panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, or certain phobia. The daily life of those who are suffering from this can be affected. While the level may vary, in severe cases, it can affect people
Continue readingEmergency Hypertension: When Should You Call 911 for High Blood Pressure?
Someone has a normal blood pressure if it is 120/80 millimeters of mercury (mmHg). If it is around 180/ 120 mmHg or even higher, it means that you have high blood pressure or a hypertensive crisis that happens all of sudden. This is something serious. Before it happens, it is
Continue readingHow to Detox from Alcohol at Home Safely
Getting addicted to alcohol is something that is not easy to overcome. However, it is actually possible for you to overcome it with the right approach and support. One of the earliest steps to do is detoxification. While detox is usually done by professional, you may want to do it
Continue readingFetal Alcohol Syndrome in Adults, Signs and Symptoms
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome has been known as a significant concern during pregnancy. Children who are affected by this will grow up with challenges. In fact, it is important to know the lifelong impact that they can have as they transition into adulthood. Adults living with this syndrome continue to face
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