While there is light at the end of the tunnel, there is no doubt that we are currently facing some of the biggest challenges in recent history. Remote work and learning have lead to an increased feeling of isolation for many teens and adults; uncertainty about work, post-high school plans, child care, and our health […]
Month: January 2021
The Prevention Puzzle
There are a number of ways parents and caregivers can help their child make healthy choices and stay substance-free. Being informed about the data is one piece of the prevention puzzle. Survey data of Westbrook parents compared with Westbrook youth responses compiled in the Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey (MIYHS) help us understand the differences […]
Is your New Year’s resolution to quit vaping? You are not alone!
Teens who are looking for help to quit vaping can text MAINE to 88709. It’s free, confidential, no judgment, and available 24/7. If you feel like you’ve been sucked in by vaping, you can get tips from real teens and young adults who have quit. They only need your first name and your age and […]
