Resources for Teens
YOU ARE IN CHARGE OF WHAT YOU DO. GET THE FACTS.
DRUGS
National Institute on Drug Abuse
If you are using drugs, thinking about using drugs, or are just curious what all the different words mean, check this out. Learn more about how alcohol affects your brain, what bath salts really are, and a lot more!
MARIJUANA
What does it really do?
Learn about how cannabis affects your brain through reliable sources. As studies are done, the evidence shows there are a lot of risks to teen brains:
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NPR article, Marijuana may hurt the developing teen brain >
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Scientific American article, What pot really does to the teen brain >
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Psychology Today article, Heavy marijuana use alters teenage brain structure >
ALCOHOL
Ferment on the facts
You might think everyone in your school is drinking alcohol. They aren't. Know the risks.
SMOKING & VAPING
Tobacco comes in many forms, and none of them are safe.
Get the facts:
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Smokefree Teen > Become a smokefree teen.
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Truth Initiative > Inspiring lives free from smoking tobacco and vape.
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the Truth Vaping > Disrupting attempts to get another generation hooked on nicotine.
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the Truth Tobacco > Exposing Big Tobacco lies and manipulation.