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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.

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A close-up image of several young people holding up glasses of hard alcohol as if they are cheering. We can see their faces smiling and blurry in the background.

A close-up image of several young people holding up glasses of hard alcohol as if they are cheering. We can see their faces smiling and blurry in the background.

The Problems of Parents/Caregivers Providing Alcohol to Young Adolescents

A college student discusses the dangers of parents & caregivers normalizing alcohol use and allowing their kids to drink at home, especially while under 21.

Sep 29, 20243 min read

A young woman sits at a table leaning her head on her hand while holding an almost-empty bottle of alcohol in the other hand. She looks despondent.

A young woman sits at a table leaning her head on her hand while holding an almost-empty bottle of alcohol in the other hand. She looks despondent.

The Negative Effects of Drinking

A college student discusses how drinking alcohol can negatively affect a person's relationships, health, and stability.

Nov 27, 20232 min read

A person has their crossed arms resting on a table, with their head on their arm. A half-empty bottle of liquor is next to them, out of focus, and a half-full bottle cup of liquor is in front of them in focus.

A person has their crossed arms resting on a table, with their head on their arm. A half-empty bottle of liquor is next to them, out of focus, and a half-full bottle cup of liquor is in front of them in focus.

Is Drinking Worth the Consequences?

A college student discusses the negative consequences of drinking alcohol and why they choose not to drink.

Oct 24, 20232 min read

A group of young people are holding red plastic Solo cups filled with red liquid and straws at a party.

A group of young people are holding red plastic Solo cups filled with red liquid and straws at a party.

How BRITE Helped Me Cope with My Family’s Addiction

A college student discusses how working with BRITE helped her process her experience growing up around addiction in her family.

Sep 17, 20233 min read

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