The Effects of Alcohol and Marijuana on a Teenager's Brain and Future, by a South Bay Teenager

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The Effects of Alcohol and Marijuana on a Teenager's Brain and Future, by a South Bay Teenager

We thank the clever South Bay mom who assigned her teenage son this Pass On It research project after he was caught using marijuana. Some really great evidence-based reasons for youth to stave off alcohol and recreational marijuana use until their brain is fully developed, or at least until it's legal. Encourage your teen to share their reasons to say, "I'll pass" to the things that will hold them back, like drugs and alcohol.

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My Freshman Experience: How Trying to “Fit In” Came at the Price of Well-Being

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My Freshman Experience: How Trying to “Fit In” Came at the Price of Well-Being

I had been diagnosed with major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder three years prior to coming to college. When I arrived, I tried to convince myself that I could break free from my history of depression and anxiety by living away from my family and creating a new life for myself outside of home.

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#PassOnIt: winter 2016 winning video by Leo Freese

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#PassOnIt: winter 2016 winning video by Leo Freese

Our prompt for the 2015-16 winter video contest was "what inspires you to say "I'll pass" to drugs and alcohol"? For our video winner, Leo Freese, it's doing urban skate tricks. Though we can't endorse his use of public parks and parking lots, we are amazed by his skills and his dedication to his passion. Leo won $100 for his video. Hoping he uses it toward skate parks in the future. :)

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