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

THE BRITE BLOG

Categories

Hidden Dangers of Turning Away

Social Media’s Influence on Teen Cannabis Use

What Are We Thinking?

Drug Abuse