Positively Elkhart County

We've said it before and we'll say it again, there's no better time than now to talk to your teen about drugs and alcohol. Here are some tips to get the conversation started: https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/healthu/2024/03/18/how-to-talk-to-your-teens-about-drugs

It's easy to assume most teens are drinking or doing drugs, especially when sources like the news make it seem like everyone does it. But we know that here in Elkhart County, MOST teens make great choices. We know that 9 out of 10 Elkhart County teens have never vaped. More than 8 out of 10 have never used ma*****na. And less than 1 in 10 have drunk alcohol. That's incredible, Elkhart County. Keep up the great work.

In honor of National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week, we encourage you to test your Drug & Alcohol IQ with this fun Kahoot! https://create.kahoot.it/details/0c339ba3-618a-4fae-a89d-c02a917e33d2

This week is National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW), an annual health observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth.

To kick things off, we encourage you to start the conversation with your teen, using this resource as a guide: https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/education/conversation-starters/10-questions-teens-ask-about-drugs-and-health

Spring Break is just around the corner! What are you most looking forward to? Sleeping in? Going on vacation? Hanging out with friends? Whatever your answer is, we know you'll make great choices, because Elkhart county teens are the best. Last year, 8 out of 10 local teens worked or volunteered during their spring break. Keep up the great work, Elkhart County!