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  • Marijuana Resources

    Marijuana Resources

    Resources and links about marijuana. Stay True to You Campaign Stay True to You is a youth marijuana and vape prevention campaign brought to you by the Oregon Health Authority. View their resources below: Stay True to You Website What’s True to You? Activities Find your passions and set your goals. Get started finding your…

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  • Tips for Teens: Marijuana

    Tips for Teens: Marijuana

    Get the facts about marijuana. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

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  • Talking With Your Teen About Marijuana

    Talking With Your Teen About Marijuana

    Information about how to talk with your teen about marijuana. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

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  • Marijuana Risks (With Quiz)

    Marijuana Risks (With Quiz)

    Many youth today do not consider marijuana use a risky behavior. However, marijuana use comes with real risks that can impact a young person’s health and life. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Today’s marijuana is stronger than ever before. In fact, the concentration of THC in marijuana has tripled in the…

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  • Talking to Your Kids About Marijuana

    Talking to Your Kids About Marijuana

    Is marijuana is just a plant? During the adolescent years, your teen is especially susceptible to the negative effects of any substance use, including marijuana. That’s why it’s important for parents and caregivers to protect kids’ health and development by discussing this issue early and often.For more suggestions on answering your child’s questions about marijuana,…

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  • Level Up: Youth Marijuana Prevention Campaign

    Level Up: Youth Marijuana Prevention Campaign

    As part of the Linn County Marijuana Task Force, Linn Together released the Level Up Youth Marijuana Prevention Campaign. Learn more about the risks of youth marijuana use. Marijuana use directly affects the parts of the brain responsible for decision-making, emotions, coordination and reaction time. In adolescents the brain is actively developing and will continue to…

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  • Tips For Teens: Tobacco Use

    Tips For Teens: Tobacco Use

    Get the facts about tobacco use. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

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  • Tips For Teens: E-Cigarettes

    Tips For Teens: E-Cigarettes

    Young people often underestimate the addictiveness of nicotine and the effect of tobacco use on their health. This resource was written for teens. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

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  • Talking With Your Teen About Vaping

    Talking With Your Teen About Vaping

    There is a common misconception that vaping is completely harmless. The truth is, vaping is not safe, especially for teens and young adults. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

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