When people think about substance use, they often focus on behavior or choices. What is less visible, but just as important, is what is happening […]

Stress is something most people recognize, but fewer realize how many forms it can take. Not all stress is the same, and understanding the differences […]

When we talk about prevention, it can be tempting to look for a single cause or a clear warning sign. In reality, substance use disorder […]

Self-advocacy is a skill that develops over time, but its foundation is simple: asking questions, understanding options, and feeling comfortable speaking up about your own […]

Even as awareness efforts expand, opioid medications continue to play a major role in modern medicine. In certain situations like acute injuries, post-surgical recovery, or […]

Last week we made another trip up to Bemidji to speak in the middle and high school, and as always, we had a wonderful time. […]

It is an unfortunate truth that Minnesotans are currently experiencing elevated rates of traumatic experiences. When a child goes through something traumatic, or what psychologists […]

We ended last week’s blog by mentioning the importance of having an honest, comprehensive conversation about opioids with youth, rather than focusing all our attention […]

Realizing that your child may be struggling with substance use can be overwhelming. It could feel like a mix of fear, guilt, confusion, and urgency […]

A couple weeks ago we introduced our first spotlight topic: talking with teens about overdose. We talked about ways to broach the subject smoothly and […]