Talking about alcohol and cannabis is more than a one-time conversation. It’s not a box to check once. It’s an ongoing, intentional and potentially lifesaving dialogue. Talk early, talk often. TALK OFTEN!
1 in 4
teens have reported taking a prescription drug not prescribed to them.
Roughly 1 in 3 youth who drink alcohol also use cannabis at the same time, leading to two to three times more problems. Teens may also misuse prescription or over-the-counter medications to get high, concentrate, or manage stress, often with easy access from a parent’s medicine cabinet. Nearly 1 in 4 teens have reported taking a prescription drug not prescribed to them, and almost half say it’s easy to get them at home. That’s why it’s critical to talk with your teen not only about alcohol and cannabis, but also about the very real dangers of medication misuse.
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