The brain is your body’s control center. It processes information to and from your senses, and manages vital involuntary actions like breathing and keeping a regular heart rate. When the brain becomes impaired by cannabis, it’s functions become slowed down.

Now more than ever, MOST KIDS, INCLUDING TEENS, DON’T DRINK ALCOHOL.

October 23-31 is Red Ribbon Week, and we want to shine a spotlight on what’s working to keep kids alcohol- and substance-free. Alcohol consumption among America’s teens is at or near record low levels, so this Red Ribbon Week we want to encourage you to keep doing these 5 things, because what you’re doing is working!

Jessica Matheson, 2022 SHAPE America National Health Education Teacher of the Year, provide some practical tips that will help you stay optimistic and forward thinking throughout the school year.

It’s time to get kids back to school! Helping your kids transition from their “summer-selves” to their “student-selves” involves using their summer experiences to shape the ways they move forward.