Dear <<First Name>>, 

Do you struggle to find the right words to start a conversation with your children about drug prevention? You are definitely not alone. Much like the "talk" about the birds & the bees, this conversation may seem awkward-but it is essential to have! 

From now until March 10th only, the MUST-SEE film "Don't Wait" by Addiction is Real is free for viewing.  This film highlights the necessity of talking to your children early. Please check out more info on "Don't Wait" below under Featured Resources!

Youth Ambassadors Create a PSA

Earlier this month, Cohasset Youth Ambassadors Hannah Hession, Sari Reyes, Calvin Spear, Carter Carrol, Nolan Smith, Harrison Babuschak, Frances Brisbane, Catherine Brisbane, David Greaney, Shaw Hutton, and Morgan Sile, developed an anti-vaping Public Service Announcement.

95.9 WATD FM Radio recorded the PSA to be played across south shore communities on the radio over the next several weeks! Many thanks to 95.9 WATD FM Radio for creating this recording! 

"Don't Wait"

A Film By Addiction is Real, Available FREE through March 10, 2021

About the Film: “Parents can’t afford to ignore the pressures their children face to try drugs and alcohol. From school hallways to social media to pop culture, your child lives in a world that encourages substance use. Through interviews with parents, drug prevention experts and one brave mother sharing her son’s story, DON’T WAIT provides insights on why it’s essential for parents to talk to their kids early and often; how to best approach these conversations; and what to do if you spot the signs of drug and alcohol use in your child.”

Directions to view this film, Free through March 10, 2021

•  Go to https://vimeo.com/ondemand/dontwaitpromo
• Click on “Rent $10.00”  You won’t be charged; it’s already paid for
• You will be asked to log in or to create a Vimeo account by entering your name, email and password
• Enter the Promo Code:  DFPG2021

Kids Have Questions.
Do You Have The Answers? 

A Parent Handbook With The Answers to Your Questions, 
By Addiction is Real

The Facts About Marijuana Concentrates

Facts from JustThinkTwice.gov

“A marijuana concentrate is a highly potent THC- (Tetrahydrocannabinol) concentrated mass that looks like honey or butter. For that reason, it’s often called ‘honey oil’ or “budder” on the street.”

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WHO Executive Board Stresses Need For Improved Response To Mental Health Impact Of Public Health Emergencies 

By World Health Organization (WHO), February 2021

"The importance of integrating mental health into preparedness and response plans for public health emergencies was emphasized by WHO Member States at the WHO Executive Board meeting held in January 2021. "

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Mass AG's Office Awards $1.5 Million In Grants To Address Racial Disparities In Opioid Treatment Services

By The Associated Press, WBUR February, 2021

“The grant program supports treatment and recovery programs committed to standards that serve Black, Indigenous, and people of color, Attorney General Maura Healey said in a statement {last} week.”

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Keep Paying Attention To Your Kid's Mental Health In This Pandemic

By Lisa Selin Davis, CNN, February 2021

"While Covid-19 itself has largely been sparing of children's physical health, studies have shown it has taken a toll on their mental health, associated with an increase in suicide-related behaviors, experts say."

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Temple Grandin, Ph.D., is the most accomplished and well-known adult with autism in the  world. Now her fascinating life, with all its challenges and successes, has been brought to the  screen with the HBO full-length film Temple Grandin, starring Claire Danes.

This event is appropriate for all ages. Registration is required to attend.