One Choice is a prevention initiative of the non-profit Institute for Behavior and Health. Reducing the toll of addiction begins with youth prevention.
Rockville, MD, USA
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Hosted by Jodie Sweetin with the DEA & Elks Drug Awareness Program, the podcast "Awkward Conversations" @Awkconpod helps parents and communities talk with youth about substance use, mental health, and real-life challenges. Check it out here: youtube.com/@awkwardconversa…
A growing number of teens are getting sick from something many adults haven’t even heard of. Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) is linked to heavy marijuana use and can cause severe vomiting, intense stomach pain, and repeated ER visits. Read more: shorturl.at/kxM9Z
Courtesy of Fox13 Seattle, author TJ Woodward provides some thoughts on how best to engage the youth in your life on the topic of drug use prevention. Check out more here: youtube.com/watch?v=LYzdwqG9…
The delayed effects of marijuana edibles can put anyone, especially youth, at risk. Do you know everything your child is being offered at school from friends, or that they picked up at the corner store? Talk about the dangers of snacks and candies that may contain drugs.
With one final nod to this month's NDAFW, we want to remind you that prevention conversations matter all year long. 💬 The facts don’t expire! #OneChoice
Find and use these resources anytime: onechoiceprevention.org/down…
We aren’t done with National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week yet! Keep the conversation going with graphics that highlight the connection between mental health and substance use; this is something worth discussing all year long. onechoiceprevention.org/down…
Need resources for National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week? We’ve got you covered. Download ready-to-share graphics that highlight positive teen choices and prevention facts.
Find them here: onechoiceprevention.org/down…
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week is next week! Organize a scavenger hunt where youth search for facts about substance use, brain biology, and mental health, and then document them for a chance to win a prize.
Check out flyers you can use here: onechoiceprevention.org/down…
Talking to your kid about drugs can feel hard, but it doesn't have to be. The DEA's free "Tools to Talk" video series gives caregivers real skills for real conversations. Check it out: getsmartaboutdrugs.gov/tools…
Parents: you might not think iced coffee or energy drinks are that big a deal, but they do contain a drug: caffeine. Data from Epic Research shows teen ER visits tied to caffeine have doubled. Talk with your kids about how much is too much. Read more: shorturl.at/lyl1a
Families can play a powerful role in helping loved ones recover from substance use disorder. Modern approaches emphasize care, connection, and support as part of healing, not shame or blame. Read one parent's powerful story: shorturl.at/Thqc8
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Kindness builds belonging—and belonging builds resilience.
A quick check-in can make a real difference for a young person.
Learn more at matforce.org
#PreventionWorks
Strong communication builds confident kids. 💬
This free resource is designed for parents of younger children and shares simple ways to talk about feelings, safety, and smart choices early on.
Download here: shorturl.at/15BJ3
“Routinely connecting over meals [...] can help establish open and routine parent-child communication and parental monitoring to support more positive long-term outcomes for the majority of children,” Skeer, co-author of the study said. Read more here: shorturl.at/mte63
Share this with the drug-free youth in your life making #OneChoice!
High school students: create a 30–60 sec PSA on why teens should stay THC-free and win up to $500! Contest runs Jan 27–Apr 13, 2026. Details: shorturl.at/DYoCu
Researchers carried out a test of potential youth use on one of the most popular AI chatbots. In just a few exchanges, the system produced instructions for substance use and other alarming topics. Check in with youth about their AI usage! Read more here: counterhate.com/research/fak…
Just because it’s "legal" or even "recreational" doesn’t mean it’s risk-free! Teens who see marijuana as low-risk are more likely to try it. Parents - notice the ads around you and your family, and use them as a chance to start the conversation with your kids. #OneChoice
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➡️ Our new Insight, “5 Ways to Keep Our Kids Marijuana-Free,” shares simple, supportive steps you can take to protect your child’s health and well-being: ParentUpKC.com/5Ways
#PreventionWorks #parentingtips #parentupkc
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NEW Episode!
Join Crissy & addiction counselor & host of the Reality Therapy Podcast, Ryan Rodgers, as they discuss marijuana addiction. Today's THC carries real risks, but there’s abundant hope when you take the next right step.
Click here for podcast: buzzsprout.com/2395730/episo…
For the 5th year in a row, most drug use among U.S. teens remains low. Strong prevention and supportive communities make a difference. #OneChoice
