Cannabis

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.

Hidden Dangers of Turning Away

A teen discusses vaping from a teen perspective, why it is addictive, and what we can do to prevent teens from starting to vape.

Anonymous

Mar 26, 20244 min read

On the left is a picture of a hand holding a smart phone with lots of little red heart icons popping up to symbolize social media "likes"; on the right is an image of a person at a party smoking cannabis.

Social Media’s Influence on Teen Cannabis Use

A college student discusses the impact of social media on teens' use of cannabis, plus the harms of cannabis use on the developing teen brain.

Anonymous

Feb 27, 20244 min read

A close-up picture of a vape pen surrounded by cannabis buds.

What Are We Thinking?

A high school student discusses her experience learning that a classmate is vaping after class.

Anonymous

Jan 12, 20244 min read

A person is sitting at a table covered with various drugs and drug paraphernalia including marijuana, a syringe, a lit candle, a lighter, and a spoon with white powder on it. The person's face is obscured. Their right hand is holding a tiny bag of white powder and their left hand is held up with fingers outstretched, as if they're saying no.

Drug Abuse

A college student discusses his experience with a friend who overdosed, and how he tries to advocate a drug-free lifestyle to his peers.

Anonymous

Apr 5, 20233 min read

A small stack of brownies cut into squares with a couple of cannabis buds in front against a black background.

Spotlight on Cannabis Edibles

A short quiz and information about cannabis edibles, including their effects on the developing brain.

Ashley H

Feb 27, 20232 min read

A close up photo of a couple of nuggets of cannabis, a rolled joint, and some car keys on a white surface.

Cannabis and Driving – No Big Deal?

A discussion of the dangers of driving under the influence of cannabis.

Anonymous

Aug 9, 20223 min read

A person in gray is surrounded by dark clouds of vapor from an e-cigarette.

Spotlight on Vaping and Cannabis

A discussion of the facts and statistics around vaping and cannabis use, focusing on the negative effects on the teen brain.

Ashley H

Jul 27, 20222 min read

A young person with purple hair is holding out a cannabis joint towards the camera, offering it to the viewer. Their hand is tattooed and covered in rings.

Community Opinions about Cannabis, Vaping, and Alcohol

An overview of community opinions about cannabis, vaping, and alcohol use in Ventura and LA counties.

Ashley H

Jul 12, 20224 min read

A group of teens are sitting at a table in a library studying. There is a stack of books on the table. One teen is sleeping on the table with his head resting on his folded arm and his eyes closed.

Teens and Drugs: How Cannabis Affects School Performance and Teen Brain Development

A discussion of the negative effects of cannabis use on teens, highlighting the resource Cannabis Factcheck Ventura County.

Ashley H

Jun 9, 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 white person is sitting at a table rolling a cannabis joint. There is shredded cannabis flower on the table and she is putting it into a rolling paper.

Cannabis: Facts Parents Need to Know

A discussion of cannabis including the negative effects on the teen brain, body, and future, with resources and tips for parents to communicate with their kids about cannabis use.

Ashley H

Mar 31, 20226 min read

A white person is sitting in the driver's seat of a car rolling a cannabis joint.

Drug-impaired Driving: How Cannabis Impairs Drivers

A discussion of the effects of cannabis on a person's ability to drive safely including how to plan ahead so you don't drive impaired.

Ashley H

Mar 29, 20223 min read

A young person with long brown hair is outside and exhaling a puff of smoke from a cannabis joint.

Cannabis and the Developing Brain

An in-depth discussion of cannabis and its effects on the developing teen brain from a psychological perspective.

Anonymous

Mar 29, 202210 min read

A close-up of a billboard advertising for a cannabis dispensary. The text reads, "I'm so high right meow." next to a picture of an orange cat.

Cannabis Ads and Youth

A discussion of the ways that cannabis advertising is often aimed at youth, the ways it can affect youth's perception of cannabis, and the effects cannabis can have on the vulnerable teen brain.

Ashley H

Mar 27, 20227 min read