Prepare for one of the most important conversations you may ever have with your kids about underage drinking (or other drug use). SAMHSA’s “Talk. They Hear You.” app is available on desktop computers and on the go from the App Store, Google Play™, the Windows® Store, and Windows® Phone Store.
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The holiday season is a time of joy, giving thanks and celebrating with family and friends. Not a time to be marred by the memory and sadness of a loved one involved in a fatal traffic collision.
The sad truth is that impaired driving is the leading cause of traffic deaths in Washington, and these deaths are preventable. The Washington Traffic Safety Commission reports that from 2008 through 2014, more than 1,100 people died in impaired driving collisions in Washington. Impairment is a contributing factor in nearly half of all traffic deaths, and more than 20 percent of serious injury collisions.
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Just like adults, students of all ages can experience a range of emotions when the school year begins.
Going back to school can be a time of excitement as students look forward to being with their friends and all the activities and opportunities that school brings. It can be a time of sadness, knowing that the freedom of summer has come to an end. And it can be a time of anxiety, wondering, “Will I fit in? Will I make new friends? Will I like my teachers? Will I be successful?”
Kids face a lot of pressure, whether it comes from their peers, their parents, or their own expectations of themselves. That’s why it is so important to continue to talk with your kids about alcohol, marijuana and other drug use.
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