Marijuana
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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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Why You Should Talk With Your Child About Alcohol and Other Drugs
Parents have a significant influence in their children’s decisions to experiment with alcohol and other drugs. Learn more in this article from SAMHSA. 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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Heads Up: Real News About Drugs and Your Body
Learn more about the real risks of marijuana, opioids, and the effects of screen time on your body in this Heads Up student edition compilation. Source: Scholastic and the scientists at the National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services