Substance Use Prevention
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Talking With Your Teen About Marijuana
Information about how to talk with your teen about marijuana. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
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Marijuana Risks (With Quiz)
Many youth today do not consider marijuana use a risky behavior. However, marijuana use comes with real risks that can impact a young person’s health and life. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Today’s marijuana is stronger than ever before. In fact, the concentration of THC in marijuana has tripled in the…
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Talking to Your Kids About Marijuana
Is marijuana is just a plant? During the adolescent years, your teen is especially susceptible to the negative effects of any substance use, including marijuana. That’s why it’s important for parents and caregivers to protect kids’ health and development by discussing this issue early and often.For more suggestions on answering your child’s questions about 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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Tips For Teens: Tobacco Use
Get the facts about tobacco use. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
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Tips For Teens: E-Cigarettes
Young people often underestimate the addictiveness of nicotine and the effect of tobacco use on their health. This resource was written for teens. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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Talking With Your Teen About Vaping
There is a common misconception that vaping is completely harmless. The truth is, vaping is not safe, especially for teens and young adults. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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Talk with Your Teen About E-cigarettes: A Tip Sheet for Parents
A more natural discussion will increase the likelihood that your teen will listen. Get suggestions for talking with your teen about the risks of e-cigarettes Source: Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Learn to Recognize Stealth E-Cigarette Products
You probably know that an e-cigarette (also called a vape) is a battery-powered device that heats a liquid nicotine mixture into an aerosol that the user inhales. Several of the e-cigarettes most popular with youth resemble USB flash drives and can be relatively odorless. But did you know that teens may also be using stealth…