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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.

Behind the Reality Party: A Reality Check on Teen Substance Use

A college student discusses her experience attending a Reality Party for Parents event, the importance of communication, and the need to change the normalization of party culture.

Gracie

Nov 17, 20252 min read

A group of young people are partying and drinking alcohol. One girl has her head leaned back while someone pours a bottle of dark brown alcohol into her open mouth. We get the impression of a complete lack of inhibition.

Reality Parties for Parents: A Parent’s Perspective

A parent discusses her experience letting her kids drink underage, and the valuable lessons she learned while attending our Reality Party for Parents.

Anonymous

Apr 15, 20242 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 27, 20223 min read

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Behind the Reality Party: A Reality Check on Teen Substance Use

Reality Parties for Parents: A Parent’s Perspective

How BRITE Helped Me Cope With My Family’s Addiction