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THE BRITE BLOG

We share the voices, opinions and stories of many Ventura County youth and young adults here. Not all posts reflect the opinion of BRITE or our sponsors. Managed by Ashley Heatherly.

Risky Drinking Can Put a Chill on Your Summer Fun

A discussion of the risks of drinking alcohol while doing summer activities like swimming, boating, etc.

Ashley H

Jun 9, 20223 min read

A picture of a young person driving a car on the highway. We see their hands on the steering wheel and a bright blue sky ahead. The text reads, "How do you feel when you drive?"

Driving Challenges

A college student discusses common challenges when driving, including reasons to not drive impaired or distracted.

David Zecua

May 12, 20222 min read

An illustration of a diagram of a brain. Different areas highlighted with a description of what they control, including the cerebellum (physical coordination), the amygdala (emotion), and the prefrontal cortex (judgement).

Brain Development, Teen Behavior, and Preventing Drug Use

A discussion the developing teen brain, why teens act the way they do, and the negative effects of drugs and alcohol on the teen brain.

Anonymous

Apr 26, 20224 min read

A child is facing a TV and clearly absorbing whatever he is watching. We only see the back of his head and upper torso and the content on the TV screen is blurred.

Exposure to Excessive Drug Use

A college student discusses the harms of alcohol, tobacco, and drug use shown in TV shows, movies, music videos, etc. on teens and children.

Anonymous

Apr 26, 20222 min read

A young person is sitting in a chair with a glass of brown liquor in one hand and is reaching for a bottle of brown liquor with the other hand. She looks very distressed and intoxicated.

How BRITE Helped Me Cope With My Family’s Addiction

A college student discusses how working with BRITE at our Reality Party for Parents helped her confront and reflect on her family's drug and alcohol abuse.

Anonymous

Apr 26, 20223 min read