

Popular Culture and Substance Use
A college student discusses the ways in which pop culture such as TV, movies, and social media portray substance use and the negative influence it can have on youth and young people.
Janette
Apr 29, 20252 min read


La Marihuana: No Es Gran Cosa?
A college student discusses whether cannabis is a "big deal" or not for youth and young adults and encourages parents and caregivers to talk about cannabis with their kids.
Janette
Feb 18, 20252 min read


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


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


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


The LGBTQ+ Community and Substance Use
A discussion of substance use in the LGBTQIA+ community including the risk factors that make them vulnerable, and resources available.
Ashley H
Jun 19, 20225 min read


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


The Dangers Of Vaping And E-Cigarettes
A college student discusses the dangers of vaping and e-cigarettes.
Anonymous
Apr 26, 20222 min read


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


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


Teens, Technology Use, and Mental Health
A discussion of teens' use of technology and the effects on their mental health, with suggestions for parents.
Ashley H
Mar 29, 20223 min read


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


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


They Never Had The Chance To Say, “In My Teenage Years…”
A college student recounts stories from their teen years where they lost friendships to cannabis use, and discusses the consequences of cannabis use.
Anonymous
Mar 13, 20226 min read





