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III. Talking with Teens about substance use: Set yourself up for success

Talking with teens about substance use can be hard. Having some facts about the developing brain can make it easier.

Editor’s Note: To view previous videos in this series, click HERE.

Talking with Teens about substance use can be hard. Having some facts about the developing brain can make it easier. Check out this video for some quick tips.

“Talking with Teens” is a video series created by the Southern Berkshire Community Health Coalition in partnership with Railroad Street Youth ProjectMulticultural BRIDGE, and The Center for Motivation and Change. This video helps caring adults communicate the ways in which a developing brain can be changed by substance use. It also helps caring adults understand why the teen brain can lead to behaviors adults don’t understand.

Interested in learning more? Watch this space every Friday for the next five weeks for new videos. You can also learn more about the Southern Berkshire Community Health Coalition and ongoing efforts to improve the health of young people in the southern Berkshires by contacting Iona Smith, Community Health Advocate at iona@rsyp.org or Meri Haas at meri@rsyp.org .

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