Secondhand Smoke, Thirdhand Smoke, and Exposure to Drug Use

This website provides health information that addresses the harmful effects on the well-being of children who are exposed to secondhand smoke.

This article describes thirdhand smoke and gives tips on protecting children from thirdhand smoke. 

This resource includes the definitions of secondhand and thirdhand smoke. It addresses risks to children and how to minimize children’s exposure to smoke. 

This article provides information for families living in multi-unit housing about specific ways to protect themselves and their children from secondhand smoke exposure.

This article provides tips for parents and caregivers about storing medicines and supplements safely away from young children. 

This web site has videos that demonstrate how adults can keep young children safe by putting medications out of reach and teaching children about medicine safety. 

Claire McCarthy, MD explains why marijuana smoking around children has increased and describes how rules and laws are needed to protect people from secondhand marijuana smoke. 

This webpage provides several links to resources that address indoor smoking, air quality, vaping, smoking, and e-cigarettes. Free downloadable fact sheets are included. 

Written for home visitors, this article includes tips on how to prepare for and support pregnant women who are involved in substance use. 

This short article that explains what thirdhand smoke is and why it causes problems for young children’s health.