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Fentanyl, Fentapills and Other Laced Drugs ... What's Going On and What We Can Do About it
What is Fentanyl? Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is 50 -100 times more powerful than morphine. Originally developed as a...
After joining BTI, parents should consistently take the simple steps outlined in the BTI Parent Pledge and also take the following measures:
After joining BTI, parents should consistently take the simple steps outlined in the BTI Parent Pledge and also take the following measures:
After joining BTI, parents should consistently take the simple steps outlined in the BTI Parent Pledge and also take the following measures:
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- Mar 30
- 16 min
Death by Fentanyl: Young Lives Lost in Our Communities
The title of this blog is so depressing, we can't blame you for not wanting to read on. Or you may think you don't need to. You've...
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- Dec 13, 2021
- 10 min
What Youth Are Drinking These Days and How Big Alcohol Marketing Targets Them
The manipulation of teens by "addiction for profit" industries through marketing is an excellent topic to discuss with your child that...
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- Dec 9, 2021
- 12 min
How Adolescents and Young Adults Drink - and What Parents Can Do - and Why They Should
Alcohol is ubiquitous in our society. It is the most widely used drug by adults in the U.S. and is so common and accepted that most...
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- Aug 25, 2021
- 11 min
Back to School For 2021/22 During Covid Times
Transitions. The beginning of school is always a time of transition. Whether it involves changing schools or bumping up a grade, there's...
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- Jun 9, 2021
- 3 min
Substance Use Trends During the Summer Months
Spike in Use. Who doesn't love summer?! Who isn't tired of pandemic restrictions? Substance use normally increases during transition...
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- Jun 9, 2021
- 3 min
What Parents Can Do to Help Ensure a Safe Summer
As summer vacation is upon us, it is important for parents to be aware of summer temptations and to take positive steps to prevent, delay...
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- Jun 9, 2021
- 3 min
Three Powerful Stories of Moms - of Love and Loss
As parents, we can't let our guards down when it comes to substance use. There are powerful and dangerous drugs out there and a tragic...
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- Dec 2, 2020
- 3 min
The 2020 Holiday Season: Alcohol, Covid and Your Teen
With Covid cases spiking and travel curtailed, this year's holiday season will present unique challenges on many levels. After the past...
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- Oct 27, 2020
- 3 min
Marin's Social Host Ordinance Campaign
The Marin Prevention Network is launching a Social Host Ordinance (SHO) awareness campaign and asking the Marin community to help by...
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- Oct 27, 2020
- 4 min
The Latest on Vaping: New Stanford Study on Covid-19 Risks and What's Still on the Market
RECENT STUDIES According to a new study led by researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine, vaping is linked to a substantially...
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- Jun 23, 2020
- 6 min
Now What? What to Do When Your Child is Drinking or Using Substances
You have been discussing substance use for years with your child and they well know that you disapprove of their substance use and your...
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- Jun 23, 2020
- 3 min
When to Call 911 and "Good Samaritan" Laws
The operative advice is when in doubt, call 911. Here are specific tips as to what to do, depending on the person's state. If a person...
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- Jun 23, 2020
- 8 min
Popular Party Drugs and Summertime Risks: Alcohol, Ecstasy, Cocaine and Other Drugs
Alcohol, ecstasy, cocaine and amphetamines are popular party drugs, particularly with older teens and 20-somethings. Ecstasy and its...
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- Mar 25, 2020
- 11 min
Tips for Managing Stress and Anxiety During the Coronavirus Pandemic
This blog is based on notes (with some additions by BTI) taken during a Facebook Live presentation on March 22, 2020 by Lisa Damour, PhD,...
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- Mar 24, 2020
- 5 min
Risks of Vaping, Smoking and Other Substance Use During Coronavirus
Paying Attention to Your Child’s Well-Being In navigating these uncertain times, parents are in unchartered waters. A silver lining is...
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- Mar 24, 2020
- 9 min
Coronavirus Silver Linings: Enhancing Your Child's Protective Factors Against Undesirable Behaviors
In these surreal and stressful times of coronavirus, there are silver linings. Sheltering-in-place affords families more time together....
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- Jan 27, 2020
- 8 min
Vaping: The Latest Count, Breakdown of the Numbers, New Products and Research
Despite the fact that the vaping crisis headlines are fading, the numbers on usage and lung illnesses are still concerning. Data on Usage...
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- Nov 21, 2019
- 6 min
The Vaping Crisis Continues Unabated
The numbers are not good. Vaping rates among youth are continuing their year-to-year surge. Data from the National Youth Tobacco Survey...
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For Marin Healthy Youth Partnerships: Tracy Foose
- Nov 19, 2019
- 6 min
This is Not the Pot We Grew Up With
Teenagers rail against hypocrisy. Challenging the views of one’s parents and seeking personal truth is a generational right-of-passage, a...
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