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The Fight Against Opioids and Prescription Drug Abuse – Resources in Ventura County
1 in 5 Ventura County teens have abused prescription drugs.
Over 50% get them from friends and family.
9% of 9th graders and 14% of...
8 Ways To Deal With Depression During The Gloomy Days Of Winter
Here at BRITE, we include a focus on mental health and wellness as a component of our drug and alcohol abuse prevention programs. When you take...
The Link between Underage Drinking and Sexual Assault
There is a strong connection between alcohol and sexual assault, for both teens and adults. Alcohol is the drug most used to facilitate sexual...
Stick With Your Passion, Even If It Changes
This post was written by a CSU Channel Islands Service Learning student, featuring art from Pacific High School students.
It almost always feels...
The Facts About Underage Drinking
Alcohol is the most widely misused substance among America’s youth. Consumption of alcohol by anyone under the age of 21, also known as...
Even in Middle School
This post was written by a CSUCI Capstone student featuring artwork from Ventura High School students.
It was sixth grade History class, and...
Drug-impaired Driving: How Cannabis Impairs Drivers
Drugs can impair your ability to drive safely and increase the risk of getting into a collision. In fact, cannabis increases your chance of a car...
Vaping
This poem was written by Karen Gonzalez, a student at CSU Channel Islands.
It’s really easy to get lost in the mist
All the sweet...
LGBTQ+ Mental Health Risks and Resources
Information and resources from the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI).
Without mental health we cannot be healthy. We all experience...
Marijuana and the Developing Brain
By Kirsten Weir, from the American Psychological Association’s Monitor on Psychology, Vol. 46 No. 10
More states are legalizing marijuana,...
