Substance Use Prevention
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Vaping Conversation Guide
You can play a significant role in protecting your child from the dangers of vaping and nicotine dependence. Use the tips and suggestions below as a framework for having a productive conversation. Source: American Lung Association Even though parents know their children best, this guide was developed in partnership with child psychologists and includes best…
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Linn County Teen-Approved Conversation Starters
Need ideas for getting teens talking about the risks of alcohol and other drug use? Try these suggestions from Linn County high school students.
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This is Quitting: Resource to help young people quit vaping
This could be the year a young person you care about quits vaping. According to a survey by Truth Initiative, almost half (48%) of young nicotine users aged 18-to-24 are making quitting a priority for their New Year’s resolutions. Source: Truth Initiative There are many reasons young people may want to quit vaping, including physical…
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How to Tell if Your Child is Drinking Alcohol or Using Other Drugs
Although the following signs may indicate that your child has a problem with alcohol or other drugs, some may also reflect normal growing pains. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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150 Ways to Show Kids You Care
150 Ways to Show Kids You Care is a wonderful tool for nurturing connections with the children in your life. Keep the list handy and try something new each day. Source: Search Institute
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Talk to Kids About the Risks of Vaping
Talk to Kids About the Risks of Vaping
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 consequences. Given the right tools and information, parents, educators, and other influential adults can make a profound difference in the lives of their children and students by sharing the facts and…
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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