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Prevention Starts at Home: How Parents Can Help Teens Choose Not to Use Substances
Prevention Is About More Than Rules Key Takeaways Prevention works best when it helps teens build strengths, not just avoid risks.¹ ² Strong relationships with parents, caregivers, teachers, coaches, and mentors help young people make healthier decisions.¹ ³ Having goals, interests, and a sense of purpose can reduce the likelihood of risky behaviors.² ⁴ Deci
Today’s Cannabis Is Not What You Remember
What Parents and Educators Need to Know About Modern Cannabis Key Takeaways Today’s cannabis products are much stronger than those available a generation ago.² THC levels in cannabis flower have increased significantly over the past few decades, and some concentrates contain more than 80–90% THC.² The teen brain is still developing into the mid-20s, making .
How to Talk to Teens About Cannabis When It’s Legal
Starting Real Conversations Without Turning It Into a Lecture Key Takeaways Teens hear mixed messages about cannabis, especially in places where adult use is legal.¹ Ongoing conversations are more effective than one big talk.⁴ Discussions about health, goals, and decision-making often connect better than fear-based warnings.⁴ Listening first helps build trus