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 172 min read
“It’s No Big Deal:” My Personal Experience with Cannabis
A college student discusses her experience with cannabis, how it affected her mental health, and why using cannabis might actually be a big deal for some people.
Anonymous
May 295 min read
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 292 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 182 min read
Resource Highlight: Cannabis FactCheck
An overview of the new Cannabis FactCheck website and resources available for teens, parents, and caregivers.
Ashley H
Jul 10, 20242 min read
How Did This All Begin?
An incarcerated adult tells the story of their struggle with substance use disorder and how they ended up in jail.
Anonymous
May 29, 20242 min read
Numb and Spaced Out
A Ventura County young adult discusses her experience with domestic violence and using cannabis concentrate to numb out rather than cope with her challenges.
Anonymous
Nov 22, 20232 min read