Be Informed
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Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Traumatic Events
Every year, children and adolescents experience disasters and other traumatic events. Family, friends, and trusted adults play an essential role in helping youth cope with these experiences. Source: National Institute of Mental Health
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How well do you know your kids?
A fun quiz to try with children and learn something new! Try this fun quiz with your child. Write your answers in the first column, then have your child fill in their responses in the second column. Have fun discussing your answers and learning something new!
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What Every Parent and Caregiver Needs to Know about Fake Pills
A Public Safety Alert from DEA about fentanyl, a deadly synthetic opioid that is being pressed into fake pills or cut into heroin, cocaine, and other street drugs to drive addiction. Source: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
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Impaired Driving: Talk with Your Kids
The most effective way to stop impaired driving is to prevent it from happening in the first place. Use the following tips when talking with your kids about drunk and drug-impaired driving. Don’t wait for the “Right” time—It’s always a good time to talk to your kids about the dangers of impaired driving. Source: Substance…
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What’s Trending: Youth Prescription Drug Misuse
6% of adolescents aged 12-17 report currently misusing prescription opioids. Learn more about youth prescription drug misuse. Source: CADCA
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Social Media Tips from Pediatricians for Families
When it comes to helping your children build healthy digital habits, you may not know where to start. Here are some small steps that can make a big difference for your family. Source: Center of Excellence, Social Media and Youth Mental Health, American Academy of Pediatrics
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Addiction: Said No Teen Ever PSA Video
When a young person is struggling with substance use, it’s up to us to notice. Source: National Council for Mental Wellbeing
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Problem Gambling Fact Sheet
Problem gambling is gambling behavior that is damaging to a person or their family, often disrupting their daily life and career. This fact sheet can help you gain a better understanding of what problem gambling is, its impact, and how to find support if needed. Source: National Council on Problem Gambling
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Fentanyl Quiz
Have you heard of fentanyl but are not exactly sure what it is? Here are nine questions to help you learn more about the risks of fentanyl.