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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.

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

A photograph of a small, red toy sportscar next to a glass of brown alcohol. The red car is being blocked by a small toy police car.

Alcohol Use Disorder: From the Perspective of the Alcoholic, Interview 2

A college student interviews a peer about his experience with alcohol use disorder, receiving a DUI, and sobering up.

Anonymous

Feb 6, 20244 min read

A graphic that reads, "Ventura County Rx Take Back Day" in orange writing next to a picture of a hand reaching into a medicine cabinet and grabbing an orange bottle of pills.

How to Reduce Drug Overdoses in Ventura County

Learn how to reduce Rx drug misuse, abuse, and overdoses in Ventura County by participating in Rx Drug Take Back Day on October 28th, 2023.

Ashley H

Oct 22, 20232 min read

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How Did This All Begin?

Alcohol Use Disorder: From the Perspective of the Alcoholic, Interview 2

How to Reduce Drug Overdoses in Ventura County