Fentanyl Prevalence Numbers Are Always Changing: What Do I Need to Know as an Educator?
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 […]
Using Healthy Coping Skills in 2026: CTO Edition!
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 […]
I Think My Child Is Struggling, What Now?
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 […]
Talking With Teens About Overdose: Moving Forward
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 […]
Talking With Teens About Overdose: Starting the Conversation
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 […]
Talking With Teens About Overdose Even if it’s Awkward
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 […]
Why Are Teens More at Risk for Opioid Overdose?
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!
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 […]
CTO Wishes Everyone a Happy Holidays!
As Hanukkah comes to a close and Christmas makes its way around the corner, Change the Outcome wishes you a happy holidays, regardless of what […]
Nice to See You Again, Bemidji!
Our team loves taking trips outside the metro and Bemidji never disappoints! This time around we visited Bemidji Middle School and High School right before […]