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Evive App
Evive helps to redefine your relationship with gambling and get immediate, tailored help for change. The app is free for Oregonians. Keep It Safer: Want to keep your gambling safe? Discover ways to minimize your risk. Cut Back: Want to gamble less? Discover ways to cut back on the time and money spent betting. Stop…
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Tips for Parents: Preventing Youth Marijuana Use
Tips for Parents: Preventing Youth Marijuana Use
Tips for Talking to Kids About Marijuana and other Drug Use Count It and Lock It Up: If you have alcohol, marijuana or other substances in your home that are prohibited to minors, track them and lock them up. Start the Conversation: Talk to your teen about the risks associated with marijuana and other drug use.…
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How to Tell if Your Child is Drinking Alcohol or Using Other Drugs
Although the following signs may indicate that your child has a problem with alcohol or other drugs, some may also reflect normal growing pains. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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150 Ways to Show Kids You Care
150 Ways to Show Kids You Care is a wonderful tool for nurturing connections with the children in your life. Keep the list handy and try something new each day. Source: Search Institute
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Talk to Kids About the Risks of Vaping
Youth vaping remains a public health concern. In 2022, the annual National Youth Tobacco Survey found that more than 2.5 million youth use e-cigarettes. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Many teens vape on a regular basis, and most choose flavored e-cigarettes. Many kids think vaping is harmless, but it can have serious health…
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3 Questions Linn County Middle School Students Ask about Marijuana
The Linn County Alcohol and Drug Prevention Program has provided substance use prevention classes in Linn County schools for over 20 years. We asked instructors Sarah Daniels and Shannon Snair to share common questions middle school students have about marijuana, and how to answer them. Is marijuana bad for my mental health? There is strong…
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3 Questions Linn County Middle School Students Ask About Alcohol
The Linn County Alcohol and Drug Prevention Program has been providing substance use prevention classes in Linn County schools for over 20 years. We asked instructors Sarah Daniels, Ashley LeFever, and Shannon Snair to share common questions middle school students have about alcohol — and how to answer them. Are energy drinks alcohol? No, energy…
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Emoji Drug Code Decoded
Emojis were originally designed to represent an emotion, event, or activity, but some have recently taken on a language of their own. Source: One Pill Can Kill campaign, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
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The Teen Brain: 7 Things to Know
Did you know that big and important changes happen in the brain duringadolescence? Here are seven things to know about the teen brain. Source: National Institute of Mental Health