Who Controls Your Brain? We think about what we put into our bodies when we eat and drink. Yea, we have to because we need to stay alive! So even though we don’t need pop culture like we need food or water, is it still important to pay attention to what we absorb through television, movies, magazines, and the internet? Who knows! Check out these links and you decide! Do you control your brain and how you act? Or do your favorite fictional TV characters? Cha! It’s a legit question!
Say There’s A Better Way! Don’t know how to tell your friends, boyfriend or girlfriend, parents, or teachers something really personal? Normal! Tired of getting in screaming matches with your parents but you don’t know another way to communicate with them? Cha! Also normal! You are totally normal and these links about communications skills can totally help you figure out how to say exactly what you want to say!
Dude, Chillax! Are you bugging out? Freaking out? Just totally stressed out? Is it even possible to not be stressed out when you’re a teen? Stress is a bummer, it makes you feel terrible, and if not properly channeled, it might lead you to substance abuse to cope. Checks these links out if you want to find out a positive way to deal with your stress!
Got the Blues Feeling super sad all the time? Or maybe a friend is feeling really down? Do you have thoughts of suicide or know someone who has thought about it? Maybe you have a friend who cuts to cope with the pain? Definitely check out these links about depression, suicide, and cutting. Remember, you are not alone and asking for help is OK!
The DL on Drugs & Alcohol Your parents tell you drugs and alcohol are bad. Your teachers tell you drugs and alcohol are bad. Well, check these links out. They go into the science and biology of drugs’ effects on your brain and body. You’re a teen. You know everything. So make the decision for yourself that drugs and alcohol are bad!
- Why People Take Drugs
- Drug Facts
- Teens Telling in Their Own Words
- Advice from Dr. Drew on Addiction
- Advice from Dr. Drew on Drugs’ Effects
- The National Institute on Drug Abuse: The Science Behind Drug Abuse
- The National Institute on Drug Abuse: Drugs of Abuse Information
- NIDA InfoFacts: Science-Based Facts on Drug Abuse and Addiction
- Partnership for a Drug-Free America’s Drug Guide
Bored in Bennington Are you totally bored all the time? Do you find yourself frequently saying, “There is nothing to do here! I am sooooooooooo bored!!” Well now there is something you can do about it! All you have to do is contact us and we will help you plan a substance-free event! Want to throw a dance for teens only? We’ll help you do it! Want to plan a battle of the bands? We’ll help you do it! Want to do anything fun? Yea! We’ll help you do that too! Just get in touch!!! So do it already!!!
- Contact Kerri MacLaury, Southshire Substance Abuse Coalition Youth Coordinator, to plan a substance-free event!
- Get Involved with Students Against Destructive Decisions
Check Yourself: A Place For Teens to Check Out Where They Are With Drugs and Alcohol Advice from Dr. Drew on Coping with Stress