Substance Use Prevention
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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
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The New Drug Talk Oregon
Fentanyl has changed the drug landscape, and we have to change how we talk to kids about it. The New Drug Talk Oregon website provides parent conversation scenarios, fentanyl facts, and local resources. Help make talking with your kids about drugs easier and more effective.
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How well do you know your kids?
A fun quiz to try with children and learn something new! There are two versions – a parent version and a kid version. You answer the questions on the parent version. Your child answers the same questions on the kid version. Compare your responses and talk about any differences. It’s a great way to connect—and…
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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. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
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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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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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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.