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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.

The Seriousness of the Opioid Crisis

A CSUCI student discusses their experience with the opioid crisis in Ventura County.

Anonymous

Apr 30, 20233 min read

A graphic that reads, "Ventura County Rx Take Back Day" in orange writing next to a picture of a hand reaching into a medicine cabinet and grabbing an orange bottle of pills.

How to Prevent Rx Drug Abuse & Overdoses in Ventura County

A discussion of April 2023 Rx Take Back Day including local Ventura County resources to help with drug abuse and overdose prevention.

Ashley H

Apr 13, 20232 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 wood surface has a map of the United States across it in white with an orange pill bottle laying on it's side across the map. White pills are spilling out across the table and some are crushed into a powder. The text reads, "The Opioid Crisis."

The Opioid Crisis

A college student's research about opioid use, misuse, and abuse in the US and Ventura County including information on overdoses and local resources.

Anonymous

Jan 4, 20236 min read

A young person is looking at the camera in despair, holding up a picture of her friend on her phone. The text reads, "Isabel had got some drugs from a friend, who had them from another friend and he, who knows?"

Fentanyl is Forever

A discussion of the dangers of fentanyl and available resources in Ventura County.

Ashley H

Dec 22, 20222 min read

Image reads, "Which one is fake? One of these pills has a deadly amount of fentanyl. Find out which. Fake pills. Real danger." in between two blue pills that look almost identical.

Fentanyl and Fake Pills

Sharing of local Ventura County resources about fentanyl, fake pills, and how to prevent overdose.

Ashley H

Nov 21, 20223 min read

Image reads, "Ventura County Rx Take Back Day. Help prevent Rx drug misuse & abuse by getting rid of your unused or expired meds on October 29th. Visit Ventura County Responds to learn more.

How to Reduce Drug Overdoses in Your Community

A discussion of Rx Take Back Day as a way to prevent Rx drug abuse and overdose in Ventura County.

Ashley H

Oct 17, 20222 min read

A bright red bottle of prescription meds stands out against a beige background. The text reads, "Prescription drug use, misuse, and abuse: It's a thin line."

Prescription Drug Use, Abuse, and “Borrowing” Drugs

A discussion of the difference between Rx drug use, misuse, and abuse, including why it's harmful to "borrow" drugs.

Ashley H

Jul 12, 20225 min read

A photo of a young girl reaching into a medicine cabinet and grabbing a bottle of prescription pills. The text reads, "1 in 5 teens have abused prescription drugs. Over 50% got them free from friends or family."

Ventura County Responds to the Opioid Crisis

A discussion of the resources available in Ventura County including safe drug disposal to respond to the opioid crisis and teen prescription drug abuse.

Ashley H

Jul 5, 20222 min read