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Impact on Adolescents – Community Alliance for Youth Success
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Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Certain parts of the brain have a lot of cannabinoid receptors. These areas are the hippocampus, the cerebellum, the basal ganglia, and the cerebral cortex. (Learn more about these areas and how THC affects them.) The functions that these brain areas control are the ones most affected by marijuana:. Since marijuana can affect decision-making, using it can cause you to do thi...
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Youth Committee – Community Alliance for Youth Success
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Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. If you are interested in learning more about the Youth Committee or would like to join, please contact Barb Swierzbin via email. The Dangers of Digital Dares. Why Do Teens Use Drugs? Social Media: Understanding a Teen’s W. Use any of the following. Methods to reach out to us. 3200 James Savage Rd, Ste 5. Midland, MI 48642. The Legacy Center for Community Success. We have to ...
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Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. It’s never too soon to reach out for help if you suspect your child is experimenting with substances. Even. Small amounts can damage neurons in a still-developing brain. Larger amounts can cause significant. Other health problems or emergencies. And any amount can impair judgment, leading to traffic. Accidents, unprotected sex and other risky behaviors. Midland, MI 48642.
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Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. All of these factors are extremely detrimental to adolescents who abuse and use alcohol. During this critical time of development, the adolescent brain is still evolving and maturing into adulthood. Factors such as alcohol can interfere with the growth and developmental process of the brain. The Dangers of Digital Dares. Why Do Teens Use Drugs? Use any of the following.
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Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. This class of drugs targets the central nervous system and includes medications used to treat pain (e.g., Vicodin, OxyContin), ADHD (e.g., Adderall), and anxiety and sleep disorders (e.g., Xanax, Valium). Taken as intended, prescription drugs safely treat specific mental or physical symptoms. The Dangers of Digital Dares. Why Do Teens Use Drugs? Use any of the following.
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Talking to Your Child When You Suspect Drug Use – Community Alliance for Youth Success
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Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Talking to Your Child When You Suspect Drug Use. Talking to Your Child When You Suspect Drug Use. October 10, 2014. Begin by expressing your concerns without making accusations. Susan, I suspect you may be smoking pot occasionally. I love you and I’m concerned about you. Is there something going on that we need to talk about? Be prepared for strong reactions. August 19, 2014.
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Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. In past generations, boys were much more likely than girls to experiment with alcohol in their teens, but girls are catching up. In 2009, 58% of all males ages 12 and older were current drinkers, higher than the rate for females (47%). But in the youngest group (ages 12 to 17), the percentage of current drinkers was nearly the same (15% of boys, 14% of girls). Social Media: ...
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Community Alliance – Community Alliance for Youth Success
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Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. The group meets quarterly at the Law Enforcement Center to discuss emerging trends, craft immediate and long-term responses to local substance use issues, and plan activities such as Dump Your Drugs! And town hall meetings for parents. If you would like to know more or get involved contact Barb Swierzbin via email: bswierzbin@tlc4cs.org. The Dangers of Digital Dares.
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Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. 13 Sobering Facts About Teen Substance Abuse. Teen Substance Use: Not Everyone is Doing it. Drug Facts: High School and Youth Trends. CASAColumbia: Ending Addiction Changes Everything. The Dangers of Digital Dares. Why Do Teens Use Drugs? Social Media: Understanding a Teen’s W. Use any of the following. Methods to reach out to us. 3200 James Savage Rd, Ste 5.
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Dump Your Drugs! – Community Alliance for Youth Success
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Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Articles & Resources. Dump Your Drugs (DYD), a program started in 2009 to combat prescription drug abuse in Midland County. It is a joint effort between The Community Alliance 4 Youth Success (Coalition), Midland City Police and Midland County Sheriff departments. In 2009 and 2010, before the drop box, DYD events collected a total of 1,270 pounds of unused/expired medications in these two years&#...
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