Times Have Changed Maine
Increase Maine parents’, guardians’, and influential adults’ awareness of the prevalence and risks of underage youth to***co and substance use.
Remember when "risky" was making a phone call when we had just enough change for the pay phone? For our kids, it's va**ng. Here are some facts you should know: bit.ly/2Ypa4Io
Talk to your kids about alcohol consumption. It can be awkward, but you mastered awkward in high school, right? Learn more here: bit.ly/2By9fEd
Did you know: 5% of Maine parents believe that their teen has smoked ma*****na, BUT actually ... 22% of Maine high school students have? Get the 411: timeshavechanged.com/
17/08/2020
Now is a good time to make a safety net out of those old parachute pants. Have hard conversations, and know the signs of substance use: bit.ly/3hUHCWr
10/08/2020
We had our lingo. Our kids have theirs. Check out this list of common slang like "cloud chasing" (which means va**ng): bit.ly/3hXxkEX
8% of Maine parents believe that their teen has used a va**ng product. 29% of Maine high school students have. Stay in the loop and talk to your kids - it's rad. Learn more: timeshavechanged.com/
27/07/2020
Talk to your kids, listen, and get their opinion. Don’t talk over or down to them. When you allow them to be heard, they’re more likely to listen when you speak. Learn more here: bit.ly/2Nq4f73
20/07/2020
It's no shocker that teenage brains are still growing. Substance use during those important years can have a negative impact on development. Learn more about talking to your kids about substances here: bit.ly/37VPkeq
Remember your teenage years? It's not shocking to any of us that teens are at a much higher risk for injury, overdose, unprotected s*x, drunk driving, and drug misuse. Monitor your teen and ask questions. Learn more: bit.ly/3evHriq
0.2% of Maine parents believe that their teen has used prescription pain medication not prescribed to them. But actually, 12% of Maine high school students reported they have. Talking to your kids doesn't make you any less of a cool parent. Learn more: bit.ly/2Nq4f73
29/06/2020
It's no secret- today's teens are living in a different world than the one we grew up in. Did you know that back in the day ma*****na had 4% THC potency vs. 20%+ today? Learn more: bit.ly/37VPkeq
22/06/2020
Not to sound like a total square, but kids today have access to devices that didn’t exist back in the day. Be informed, and learn more here: timeshavechanged.com/what-to-look-for/devices/
22/05/2020
22/05/2020
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