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Every teen is at risk. Talk to your child about drugs, alcohol and marijuana
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Learn the facts about teens and marijuana.
Get tips on how to have effective conversations.
Learn the facts about teens and marijuana.
Learn about the risks of underage use of alcohol, marijuana and other drugs, and how to help your children make healthy choices.
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አማርኛ| عربى |中国 - 简体 | 中文繁體| हिन्दी| 日本語| ប្រទេសកម្ពុជា| 한국어|ਪੰਜਾਬੀ| Română| русский| Soomaali|Español| Pilipino| తెలుగు| українська|tiếng ViệtFrom pop culture and news headlines to local shops and the internet, “marijuana” and “cannabis” are often used interchangeably—but these terms technically refer to different things. Start Talking Now can help you understand the difference and be a reliable source to guide discussions with your teen about the risks of using these substances.
Cannabis refers to all products derived from the Cannabis sativa plant, including those that mainly produce cannabidiol (... read more
The National Highway Safety Traffic Safety Administration's (NHSTA) Teen Driving site contains information on states' driver licensing requirements for teens as well as ideas and resources to help you—the parents—lay down the ground rules with your aspiring driver before you hand over the car keys. Here you will find in-depth information on some of the most common safety problems novice teen drivers should avoid. Educate yourself about the consequences of illegal alcohol use by minors, the benefits of seat belt use, the growing epidemic of distracted driving, and much more.
Visit NHSTA's Teen Driving site to learn more about the risk factors that are most likely to impact teens, including distracted driving,... read more