Youth Tobacco and Substance Use and What We Can Do About It
February 13, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
We will explore the latest data on youth tobacco and substance use from the Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey (MIYHS), learn about the effects of these substances on brain development, learn how to answer tough questions from a child about substance use, and more!
The G.E.A.R. Parent Network, a program of Kennebec Behavioral Health, is the place where Gaining Empowerment Allows Results. G.E.A.R. is run by parents for parents providing services for parents of children with emotional and behavioral health concerns.
Through parent-to-parent sharing of experiences and knowledge, G.E.A.R. Parent Network empowers parents of children with behavioral health needs to build on their family’s strengths and to advocate for their family’s needs.
Follow the link to register to join us for this no-cost educational session: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0vceuorTgpH9dKUnjRrEDZ8rhNS3EsgtuG