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Being objective is key when discussing w**d. Bring convincing facts, such as how it impacts the brain's development.

For more information visit https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/sapb/cannabis/Pages/Lets-Talk-Cannabis.aspx.

Parents, talk to your kids about the facts! According to California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS), 87% of youth aren’t using alcohol and 88% aren’t using ma*****na. For more resources on how to talk to your kids about the facts, visit www.ThinkAgainShasta.com.

Source:https://data.calschls.org/resources/Shasta_County_1921_Sec_CHKS.pdf

A study found that teens under age 17 who smoke ma*****na daily are 60% less likely to complete high school than those who did not use.

Make the decision today to start the conversation with your kids about the risks of ma*****na use, underage drinking and other substance use, visit www.samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you/parent-resources.

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Lock it up! More than 44% of people ages 12 and up, got the medication they abused from a friend or relative. Remember to store prescription drugs up, away, and out of your kid’s reach and sight. For more information, visit www.ThinkAgainShasta.com.

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Learn more at www.dea.gov/onepill/parents-and-caregivers.

Cuando se habla de la ma*****na, los adolescentes sienten que nadie los comprende. Por eso es im-portante crear un espacio seguro donde ellos puedan hablar contigo abiertamente y ser escuchados.

Obtén más información aquí: ma*****na (ca.gov)

When it comes to cannabis, teens often feel unheard. Creating safe spaces where they can be open and real with you matters. Do you prefer having this conversation at home or at a favorite restaurant?
Get conversation starter ideas at: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/sapb/cannabis/Pages/Conversation-Starters.aspx.

Prevenir el uso de la ma*****na a edad temprana es importante, pero más lo es el apoyar la salud mental de tus adolescentes para que la ma*****na no se con-vierta en un mecanismo de defensa.

Obtén más información aquí: ma*****na (ca.gov)

Preventing underage cannabis use is important, but focus more on how to support your teen’s mental health so cannabis doesn’t become a coping mechanism.

Get the tools to help your teen at: letstalkcannabis.cdph.ca.gov.

It’s hard to get teens to listen. Conversations about ma*****na are not easy, but don’t give up. Your on-going support shows them they can come to you later.

Learn about the risks of teen cannabis use at: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/sapb/cannabis/Pages/Cannabis-Risks.aspx.

Talk openly about the common reasons why people use ma*****na to become a better ally and prevent future misuse. Get tools for the conversation at: letstalkcannabis.cdph.ca.gov.

You have more influence than you think. Teens generally feel supported by adults. Ongoing conversations about their relationship with cannabis can prevent future misuse. Have you tried talking with your teen?

Get conversation starter ideas at: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/sapb/cannabis/Pages/Conversation-Starters.aspx.

It’s no secret—some teens use w**d to relax. Knowing why they use it can help you have a more genuine talk about cannabis. An empathetic conversation can prevent misuse.

Learn more at: letstalkcannabis.cdph.ca.gov.

Getting connected at school means your child is part of a group that supports and cares for one another. This can improve their mental health, provide support, and help them make healthy choices.

For resources on ways to support your child’s well-being at school, visit www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/sec parents.htm.

Parents, the amount of fentanyl it takes to overdose is equivalent to 10-15 grains of salt. Talk with your kids early and often about the dangers of fentanyl.

For more information and resources on how to start the conversation with your kids, visit www.dea.gov/onepill/parents-and-caregivers.

Parents, you have a lot more influence than you think! Studies show that youth look to their parents for advice on important matters more than anyone else. For tips on how to start the conversation, visit www.ThinkAgainShasta.com.

Check out the “What You Can Do to Prevent Your Child From Drinking Alcohol or Using Other Drugs” fact sheet from the 💬 campaign. It outlines important ways you can get involved, like being aware of risk factors, being a positive role model, working with schools and communities, providing support 🫶 and room for growth, and setting clear rules and expectations.

This handy guide is just one of many resources 📚 from the campaign that can aid you when talking with your kids about the dangers ⚠️ of underage drinking and other drug use. store.samhsa.gov/product/tthy-what-you-can-do-prevent-your-child-drinking-alcohol-or-using-other/pep23-03-01-007

Learn more at www.samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you.

Parents, there’s an app designed to help you prepare for some of the most important conversations you may ever have with your kids. SAMHSA’s “Talk. They Hear You” mobile app can turn everyday situations into opportunities to talk with your children about alcohol and drugs.

Download the App Today! Visit https://www.samhsa.gov/talk-they-hearyou/mobile-application.

It’s National 🚗. Use the “Impaired Driving” fact sheet from the campaign to guide a conversation 💬 with your teen about the consequences 🛑 of driving under the influence.

Find the fact sheet and more on the website 📲.
samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you/parent-resources/impaired-driving

Brightly colored fentanyl known as “rainbow” fentanyl, is a potentially deadly drug found in pills and powders in a variety of bright colors, shapes, and sizes.

Any pill regardless of its color, shape, or size, that does not come from a health care provider or pharmacist can potentially contain fentanyl and be deadly. Learn more at https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/sapb/Pages/Fentanyl.aspx.