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The Benefits of Getting Involved By Youth Connections Staff This article is part of our series about risk and protective factors. Risk factors …

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The Hidden Hardships of Back to School By Emily C.T. Hankins Most students—and parents—are excited for school to start again. But for others, …

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How to be Happy By Katie Gerten, Youth Dynamics What does it mean to be happy? It’s a loaded question, right? A recent …

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Marijuana and ADHD By Intermountain Co-Occurring Staff With the trend toward the legalization of marijuana rising in the United States, there is concern …

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Xanax and Youth By Craig Struble, LCSW LAC As an addiction counselor, I have seen an increase in youth’s unprescribed use of Xanax. …

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“Changing Time 2021! A New Era in Tribal Public Health” conference was held in Billings in August. It was a chance for tribal …

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By: Melissa Giard, Glacier County PFS The State of Montana administers the Partnership for Success grant, aimed at working within each community across …

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IS MARIJUANA GOOD FOR DEPRESSION? • Johnny’s Ambassadors (johnnysambassadors.org) Guest post by Dr. Erik Messamore, Johnny’s Ambassadors Scientific Advisory Board A NATURAL QUESTION …

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By: Beth Morrison, Cascade County Block Grant After spotting a cool bench with changeable advertising in front of one of our grocery stores, …

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By: Nicole Hackley Eastern Region RTAL If you’ve ever taken SAPST training from me or you’re one of my Prevention Specialists, you’ll know …

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By: KELLY ACKERMAN, LCPC   Emotional struggles throughout life are normal no matter what age a person is. There are times when these …

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By: BRIAN JOHNSON, DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION This article starts a series of understanding risk and protective factors as it relates to reducing …

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