Underage drinking can have a negative effect on brain development. The earlier people start drinking alcohol, the more likely they are to experience an impact on cognitive functions, memory & school performance & possibly even into adulthood.

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So excited for next week! ❤️

Join us on 5/18 from 10am-1pm for the Fillmore Health & Wellness Fair! The Fair will include over 30 community booths, music & food trucks, a sensory break area, jolly jumper & fire safety trailer, a mobile library, & more. Come say hi and enjoy this free, fun, and healthy event!

Students from Oxnard Middle College High School and Condor High School helped us create this PSA about meth. For help with addiction and other local resources, visit SafeChoicesVC.org.

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In just five years, the number of small children in the US exposed to cannabis after accidentally eating an edible rose 1,375%, a 2023 study found. There were more than 7,040 exposures to edible cannabis in kids under 6 between 2017 and 2021.

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Mesa Verde Middle School students helped us create this new PSA about vaping prevention. Thank you for speaking out! ❤️

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Why is use of alcohol accepted as a cultural norm, even for youth whose brains are not fully developed & for whom alcohol can have adverse affects? This article raises some important questions about why a substance that is so destructive is so ubiquitous.

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Don't let marijuana cloud your future. Think before you munch! Edibles may seem harmless, but they can be deceptively dangerous. Because the brain isn't fully developed until around age 25, teens are especially vulnerable to the effects of marijuana. Stay focused on your goals!

Happy National Volunteer Week! We want to thank our volunteers for the amazing work you do. We truly couldn't do our work without you. ❤️

Are you curious about what it's like to volunteer with BRITE? Check out this video to learn more! youtu.be/qlLgMRUHxlo

Check out this new PSA from Apollo High School students about the importance of making healthy choices! We can't control most things in our lives, but we do have the power to make good choices including saying no to vaping.

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Because the human brain isn't fully developed until around age 25, teen drinking can interfere with normal brain development and affect areas like the hippocampus, which is responsible for learning and memory.

How much THC is safe to consume? Tolerance of THC depends on the individual, the potency, & how it is consumed. Anxiety, fear, paranoia & panic are more common when too much is taken, or if the marijuana has a very high potency. To learn more, visit mjfactcheck.org/potency.

This 4/20, don't get high on marijuana. Get high on life! Think about the hobbies that bring you joy, the activities that make you feel good, and focus on those instead.

Visit mjfactcheck.org to learn about marijuana and its effects on the developing teen brain.

Mesa Verde Middle School students helped us create this new PSA about vaping. To learn more about the harms of vaping, visit VapingFactcheckVC.org.

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'My name is Jawann and music is my natural high.' We love this new Natural High video featuring Jawann Blanchey & his story of resiliency! Discover how he faced his obstacles head-on and transformed them into stepping stones for growth and achievement.

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Students from Sinaloa Middle School helped us create this new PSA about the dangers of driving under the influence of marijuana. For more information about marijuana and driving, visit MJFactcheck.org/driving.

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Evidence suggests that alcohol use & in particular binge drinking can lead to blackouts, injuries, accidents, negative effects on teen brain development & can also increase the risk for alcohol use disorder later in life. Tips for parents & caregivers: go.nih.gov/SDW9MyQ

We love this new PSA created by Apollo High School students and our Media Team! Let's make healthy choices that will make our future selves proud, like saying no to vaping! ❤️

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Higher concentrations of THC are causing more ppl to become addicted in many parts of the world. Compared with people who use lower-potency products, those who use higher-potency cannabis are more likely to experience addiction & mental health outcomes.

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April is #AlcoholAwarenessMonth , a time to raise awareness of alcohol use and misuse. Check out SAMHSA's helpful resources for parents, caregivers, and teens on alcohol use and misuse prevention here: samhsa.gov/find-help/atod….