Communication is key
January 21, 2015 2:46 pm Comments Off on Communication is keyThis student, a Camarillo High School senior, wrote this essay as part of a social change and advocacy event held... View Article
Engaging young people in advocacy, education & prevention
Creating social change around alcohol, drugs, and more
Creating social change around alcohol, drugs, and more
Tag Archive: teens
Teens are more stressed than adults — and can act out the same way
March 4, 2014 6:00 am Comments Off on Teens are more stressed than adults — and can act out the same wayAccording to a recent study conducted by the American Psychology Association, teens are reporting that their stress level during the... View Article
Energy drinks continue to be a danger
February 27, 2014 5:24 pm Comments Off on Energy drinks continue to be a dangerHighly caffeinated beverages continue to be dangerous health risk to young people. A recent study shows some evidence that teens... View Article
Inhalant abuse, a disturbing trend with young people
April 7, 2013 12:40 pm Comments Off on Inhalant abuse, a disturbing trend with young peopleA California family lost their 13-year-old daughter to huffing — unfortunately, this scenario is not as uncommon as you may... View Article
Teens, get the facts on prescription drugs
September 30, 2012 6:00 am Comments Off on Teens, get the facts on prescription drugsWhat’s wrong with abusing prescription drugs? What are the common misconceptions about prescription drug abuse? NIDA answers those questions and more... View Article
Trends among teens
October 26, 2010 2:55 pm Comments Off on Trends among teensCate is a Ventura County teenager who wrote this letter in response to a recent Ventura County Star article. This... View Article
The Let’s Talk Series #9 – How much do parents truly know about their teens’ realities?
October 10, 2010 4:01 pm Comments Off on The Let’s Talk Series #9 – How much do parents truly know about their teens’ realities?Heather O’Neill, coordinator for Straight Up’s Let’s Talk program, presents a series of helpful posts, resources, and articles on a... View Article
Musings about parenting my future teens…
September 15, 2010 3:25 pm Comments Off on Musings about parenting my future teens…As a mother of three very little ones, I wonder what it’s going to be like when they’re tweens and... View Article
The Let’s Talk Series #7 – How much do you know about Sexting?
July 9, 2010 3:10 pm Comments Off on The Let’s Talk Series #7 – How much do you know about Sexting?Heather O’Neill, coordinator for Straight Up’s Let’s Talk program, presents a series of helpful posts, resources, and articles on a... View Article
Above the Influence – check it out!
May 25, 2010 6:50 pm Comments Off on Above the Influence – check it out!I’m sure many of you have seen the “Above The Influence” ads on television, but have you been to the... View Article