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Meriden Healthy Youth Coalition
The Meriden Healthy Youth Coalition is a community coalition created to work collaboratively to reduce and prevent alcohol, other substance use and their related problems through raising awareness while promoting healthy lifestyles.
💪Together We Can: Communities that work together to address youth substance use see real results. let’s continue building a strong prevention network in Meriden. #CommunityPrevention #YouthSafety
🚨 Cannabis Can Hold Your Teen Back 🚨Your teen's brain is still growing and developing, and cannabis use can impact memory, learning, and decision-making skills. Here’s why it’s important to talk to your teen about the risks:🧠 Brain Development: Cannabis can interfere with cognitive growth and emotional regulation.⚖️ Risk of Dependency: Early use increases the chance of developing a dependency later.🎓 Impact on Performance: It can affect focus, school performance, and overall motivation.Help your teen make informed decisions for their future!#TeenHealth #CannabisAwareness #ParentingTips
🚭 Why Stopping Smoking is Important NOW!Quitting smoking has immediate and long-term benefits for your health:💪 Better Lung Health: Your lungs start to heal within days.❤️ Reduced Risk of Heart Disease: Smoking is a leading cause of heart problems—quitting helps protect your heart.🧠 Improved Mental Clarity: Say goodbye to brain fog and hello to better focus.💰 Save Money: No more spending on cigarettes!👨👩👧👦 Protect Loved Ones: Secondhand smoke can harm those around you, especially children.It’s never too late to quit—your body will thank you!Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) to speak with an English-speaking counselor. Free Quitline services are available 24/7 in over 200 languages.#quitsmokingtoday