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1 in 5 Ventura County teens have abused prescription drugs.
Over 50% get them from friends and family.
9% of 9th graders and 14% of 11th graders in Ventura County say they’ve used prescription medications to get high.
The countywide report of the California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) indicates a hopeful decline in lifetime misuse of prescription drugs. However, prevention of...
This article is based on resources provided by Ventura County Behavioral Health.
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among young people aged 16 to 19. Teen drivers are more likely than older drivers to underestimate or not recognize dangerous situations. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, a 2011 survey of middle and high school students showed that the number of...
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KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE
Child-resistant doesn’t mean child-proof. Secure your prescription and over-the-counter medications, including medical cannabis, out-of-reach from young children as well as teens. Child-resistant packaging helps but is no guarantee of safety.
- Properly dispose of expired and unused...
As part of the Department of Ventura County Healthcare Agency, Ventura County Behavioral Health has created new online resources for teens, parents, families, and individuals within Ventura County who might be struggling with addiction, underage and binge drinking, prescription and over-the-counter drug abuse, cannabis use, mental health issues, and suicide prevention. Their website, Ventura...
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The BRITE program does not promote any unlawful use of drugs or alcohol.
