How Linn County Brings an Evidence-Based Program into Classrooms
Most Oregon kids don’t get science-backed drug prevention
Source: The Lund Report/Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Connecting with Teens, Other Illicit Substances, Signs & Symptoms, Talking to Kids, Underage DrinkingAge-Appropriate Conversations About Alcohol and Other Drugs
Although it may not always seem like it, kids really do listen to their parents’ and caregivers’ concerns, which is why it’s important to talk with them about the risks and dangers of underage drinking and other drug use. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
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Answering Your Child’s Tough Questions about Alcohol and Other Drugs
As your teen learns and has questions about alcohol and other drugs, they may turn to you for answers and advice. Use this opportunity to start open, honest conversations about underage drinking and drug use and to establish or reinforce your expectations about not using alcohol or other drugs. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health…
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Do Linn County Youth Perceive Substance Use to Be Risky?
Almost half (48%) of Linn County 8th and 11th grade students think regular marijuana use is only slightly risky or not risky at all. Source: Oregon Student Health Survey, 2022 Do Linn County youth perceive substance use to be risky? Almost half (48%) of Linn County 8th and 11th grade students think regular marijuana use…