Substance Use Prevention
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Talk to Kids About the Risks of Vaping
Youth vaping remains a public health concern. In 2022, the annual National Youth Tobacco Survey found that more than 2.5 million youth use e-cigarettes. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Many teens vape on a regular basis, and most choose flavored e-cigarettes. Many kids think vaping is harmless, but it can have serious health…
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3 Questions Linn County Middle School Students Ask about Marijuana
The Linn County Alcohol and Drug Prevention Program has provided substance use prevention classes in Linn County schools for over 20 years. We asked instructors Sarah Daniels and Shannon Snair to share common questions middle school students have about marijuana, and how to answer them. Is marijuana bad for my mental health? There is strong…
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3 Questions Linn County Middle School Students Ask About Alcohol
The Linn County Alcohol and Drug Prevention Program has been providing substance use prevention classes in Linn County schools for over 20 years. We asked instructors Sarah Daniels, Ashley LeFever, and Shannon Snair to share common questions middle school students have about alcohol — and how to answer them. Are energy drinks alcohol? No, energy…
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Fentanyl Marijuana OTC Medicine Other Illicit Substances Prescription Drugs Signs & Symptoms Substance Use PreventionEmoji Drug Code Decoded
Emojis were originally designed to represent an emotion, event, or activity, but some have recently taken on a language of their own. Source: One Pill Can Kill campaign, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
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Technology Conversation Starters for Families of Tweens and Teens
This resource provides ideas and examples that parents and guardians can use to frame conversations around common scenarios involving technology, social media, and video games. Source: Center for Excellence, Social Media & Youth Mental Health, American Academy of Pediatrics and SAMHSA
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Family Conversation Starters
Print, cut, and start great family conversations Linn Together’s conversation starter cards offer a fun way to engage your family in discussions. Simply print and cut the conversation card sheets to create an activity where each member draws a question to answer, or selects someone else to respond. It’s a simple activity that strengthens family bonds.
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What Educators Can Do to Help Prevent Underage Drinking and Other Drug Use
School staff members can play a powerful role in the prevention of underage drinkingand drug use among their students. Together, educators and families can work to sendstrong and consistent messages to students about the use of alcohol and other drugs.
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Nicotine and the Young Brain
In young people, 5 mg of nicotine a day is enough to establish a nicotine addiction – about the amount of nicotine in one quarter of an e-cigarette pod. Learn more about nicotine and how it impacts the young brain. Source: Truth Initiative
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Why fentanyl? Why now?
Download this CADCA fentanyl guide in English or Spanish. Includes specific actions communities can take to prevent exposure to and use of fentanyl among youth. En espanol