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A poem written by a college student about her experience witnessing an ex-boyfriend overdose, and how there is always a light at the end of the tunnel even when things feel hopeless.

Anonymous

3 days ago2 min read

A group of young kids is sitting together, each holding and looking at a smartphone. The quote below the photo reads, "Parents, educators, and community leaders should engage young people in discussions about the realities of substance use, helping them to identify and question the messages they consume."

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 302 min read

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.

Janette

Sep 30, 20243 min read

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