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  • For Youth

    For Youth

    Know 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 teens, the brain is actively developing and will continue to develop until about age 25. Using marijuana during adolescence and early adulthood can harm the developing brain. Marijuana and Brain…

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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) Consejos para Adolesentes la Marihuana

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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) Addiction: People can and do become addicted to marijuana. Approximately 1 in 10 people who use marijuana will become…

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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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  • Talk with Your Teen About E-cigarettes: A Tip Sheet for Parents

    Talk with Your Teen About E-cigarettes: A Tip Sheet for Parents

    A more natural discussion will increase the likelihood that your teen will listen. Get suggestions for talking with your teen about the risks of e-cigarettes Source: Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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