 PledgePledge to communicate with youth about substance use prevention using evidence-informed strategies We all play a crucial role in preventing substance use among young people aged 12-18. This includes caregivers, educators, healthcare providers, public safety officers, prevention specialists, and the entire community. Join us in our 'Your Message Counts’ initiative. Review the four key steps outlined (Pledge, Learn, Use, Share) and Take the Pledge to incorporating these strategies into your interactions with youth and your prevention work. |
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 LearnLearn about positive social norms and ways to communicate with youth about substance use.  UseUse the tools and feel confident when interacting with youth.  ShareShare this Call to Action with others who interact with youth. |
| Click to Pledge |
| The Truth Is: Most youth do not use drugs or alcohol Talk with your kids today how they are not alone in making the right choice being substance free. |
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86% of SASD high school students have not used nicotine or tobacco in the past 12 months 89% of SASD high school studentshave not used THC in the past 12 months 76% of SASD high school studentshave not drank alcohol in the past 12 months |
| Resources |
| (1982) Middle School Campaign Overview English |
(1982) Middle School Campaign Overview English |
(1982) The Role of Parenting in Substance Use Prevention |
| Pledge Pledge to communicate with youth about substance use prevention using evidence-informed strategies We all play a crucial role in preventing substance use among young people aged 12-18. This includes caregivers, educators, healthcare providers, public safety officers, prevention specialists, and the entire community. Join us in our 'Your Message Counts’ initiative. Review the four key steps outlined (Pledge, Learn, Use, Share) and Take the Pledge to incorporating these strategies into your interactions with youth and your prevention work. LearnLearn about positive social norms and ways to communicate with youth about substance use. UseUse the tools and feel confident when interacting with youth. ShareShare this Call to Action with others who interact with youth. |
| Click to Pledge |
| The Truth Is: Most youth do not use drugs or alcohol Talk with your kids today how they are not alone in making the right choice being substance free. |
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| 86% of SASD high school students have not used nicotine or tobacco in the past 12 months 89% of SASD high school studentshave not used THC in the past 12 months 76% of SASD high school studentshave not drank alcohol in the past 12 months |
| Resources |
| (1982) Middle School Campaign Overview English |
| (1982) Middle School Campaign Overview English |
| (1982) The Role of Parenting in Substance Use Prevention |
