Marijuana: Know the Facts
Marijuana use interferes with attention, motivation, memory, learning, judgement and decision making. Long term use of marijuana can lead to depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. Marijuana is addictive and does more long-term damage at a young age.
PROTECT YOUR COMMUNITY
With safe use, safe storage and safe disposal of medications. Being safe with medications means using them as directed and not sharing with others.
Alcohol’s Impact on Your Health
Drinking too much – on a single occasion or over time – can take a serious toll on your health. Learn how alcohol can affect your brain, heart, liver and cause cancer…
Addiction Can Occur with Any Tobacco Product
Although tobacco has never been illegal, nicotine, the active ingredient in tobacco, is more addictive than any other drug. There is no safe tobacco product. In recent years, we have seen that e-cigarette use is on the rise. Learn more about healthy decisions you can make for your body…
Get Help: Your Life Matters!
Concerned about alcohol or drug use? Depressed? Anxious? Worried about a loved one? Need Health Care Coverage. Here is where you can find treatment or help…
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Marijuana use will hurt the developing teen brain. Learn More…
People who use marijuana, alcohol, or tobacco during their teen years are more likely to use other illegal drugs.
Learn more at: NIDA www.drugabuse.gov
Resources for Parents
For parents it is confusing when they hear people talk about marijuana and they are unsure what to say to their children. What parents need to know is that today’s marijuana is four times as psychoactive and it can become addictive. It is also important to know that long term use can lead to depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. It doesn’t matter what you did as a teen, it only matters what your children might do.
Learn more at:
Substance Abuse Resources in the Upper Valley
Concerned about Alcohol or Drug Use:
Vermont: 1-802-295-3031
New Hampshire: 1-844-711-HELP
