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Resources to Help You Help Your Loved One

Having access to reliable information is one of the best ways to protect youth and teens. This month, we're sharing trusted resources to help parents understand today's youth substance use trends, navigate summer challenges, and start meaningful conversations with confidence.

1. Summer Safety Tips for Parents

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Summer brings more freedom, changing routines, and new social opportunities – all of which can create moments where teens may face pressure to experiment with alcohol, nicotine, marijuana, or other substances.

So, what's the one thing that predicts whether a teen experiments this summer – more than curfews, more than house rules?

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Read our latest article, How to Keep Your Teen Safe This Summer: 8 Ways to Prevent Substance Use ([link removed] ) , to find out how connection and trust can help keep teens safe.

You'll learn the goal isn't to monitor every move – it's to build trust, stay connected, and create an environment where teens feel supported.

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👉 Also recommended: Marijuana and Driving ([link removed] ) – Marijuana can impair judgment and reaction time longer than many people realize. Get practical tips for talking with your loved one about cannabis and driving.

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2. Understanding Teen Substance Use Trends

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While national data* show that youth substance use has declined over the past several decades, it can still feel like vaping, alcohol, or marijuana use is everywhere.

In this short video ([link removed] ) , our expert explains what the research tells us, why experiences in your own community may differ from national trends, and how understanding today's teen substance use patterns can help parents have informed, supportive conversations that keep young people safe this summer.

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Explore our 2026 Teen Substance Use Trends video playlist ([link removed] ) on YouTube.

*2025 Monitoring the Future Survey

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