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 […]
If you are a teacher who hosts CTO in their classroom every year, then you may have noticed that the number we report for the […]
We started off 2026 talking about how we can help our children navigate the pressures around substance use in their lives. As advocates, we are […]
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 […]
Last week we introduced our first spotlight topic of the year: how to talk to teens about overdose. We talked about the importance of creating […]
It can be really tricky to talk to teens about something like overdose, especially if you’re their parent. Even non-accusatory questions like “Have you or […]
Overdoses don’t only happen to adults, they affect young people, too. The rise of fentanyl has made this reality even more dangerous. In 2021, the […]
Happy New Year, everyone! Resetting the calendar can be exciting as we look forward to the year ahead. Many of us are setting goals and […]
