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It's a New Year and a New You, so let's leave vaping back in 2023! If you need help quitting, text "BREAKFREE" to 88709 for free, anonymous help!

The holidays are here and full of wonder and cheer... don't let driving under the influence spoil the season. If you aren't sober, you aren't behind the wheel.

Party safe and party sober. It's the best time to be alive.

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We all know the guy who says that he drives better high... So why is he twice as likely to be involved in a fatal crash than sober drivers? Stoned driving is impaired driving - if you drive high, it's a DUI.

Fentanyl is one of the biggest dangers to KC's teens in 2023. National Fentanyl Awareness Day is May 9. Save a life and talk to your friends about the dangers of random pills.

April is Alcohol Awareness Month! Did you know that teens who drink are at higher risks of cognitive issues - such as memory loss - as they get older, as well as being more likely to struggle with addiction?

Did you know that teens who vape are 4 times more likely to start smoking cigarettes to feed their habit? Avoid the vape, avoid the habit.

You don't need to ring in the new year to start healthy habits - you can make it a priority every day! Make sure to check in with yourself to help keep your healthy habits at the front of your mind.

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Stress is a part of life, but the more you know about how your brain responds to stress, the better you can handle it! Check out https://growstrongkc.com/survivor-mode-stress-and-your-brain/ to learn more about how to keep your cool.

Wishing you a very happy Thanksgiving filled with good food and good vibes. Don't forget to find some relaxtime away from the table to recharge!

November 17 is the @americancancersociety-blog-blog Great American Smokeout! No matter how hard it might seem, quitting nicotine always starts with Day One!

One out of every five students will be bullied this year, and chances are that this is happening to someone you know and care about. But YOU have the power to change that. Silence is not an acceptable response to bullying. Ignoring it won’t work. Everyone needs to be empowered with options for responding to bullying situations. If you see something, speak out. Be the one to lift up and not the one to knock down.