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Resources
Online Prevention Resources
Did You Know?
Young people who use high-THC
cannabis (marijuana) are 4-7
times more likely than adults
to become addicted.
Source: National Institutes of Health
ACTBennington.org
TheCollaborative.us
ParentUp.org
KeepConnected.searchinstitute.org/bringing-outthe-best-in-your-family/
SAMSHA.gov/talk-they-hear-you/mobileapplication
Treatment & Recovery Resources
For vape/nicotine quit help
vt.MyLifeMyQuit.org
Truth Initiative.org/thisisquiing
Be suppoive and non-judgmental. We all play a role in helping
youth feel valued and supported. This begins at home with
a safe, affirming environment where kids can be themselves
without judgment. Problem solving together fosters resilience
and builds healthy coping skills in young people.
Be clear about your rules and expectations. Studies show that
children with parents and caregivers that are explicit with their
boundaries and consistently enforce them are less likely to start
using substances to begin with. You set the tone, so be sure to
model healthy behaviors in front of your children. Be mindful
that kids are taking cues from the adults in their life on how to
cope with stress and adversity.
Always store prescription medications and adult-use substances
such as alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis safely and out of reach
of minors. Dispose of unused medications at community takeback locations.
Get to know your child’s friend group and connect with their
parents. Ask about the messages they’re giving to their own
children about drug and alcohol use so that you can all be on
the same page.
Last year, the Bennington County Regional Prevention
Partnership (BCRPP) spoke to local parents and caregivers
to learn about how they talk to their kids about drugs. The
commonality between all of the groups was connection. To
support these connections the BCRPP created a campaign,
called “Listen. Talk. Connect.,” which links local adults with
each other and with resources to share ideas for having
productive conversations with kids about alcohol, cannabis,
vaping, and how to identify warning signs of substance use.
To learn more, visit StartConversation.us +
For substance-use treatment and
recovery services
United Counseling Service, 802-442-5491
Bennington Turning Point Recovery Center
1-800-662-HELP (4357), is a confidential, free,
information service, in English and Spanish, for
individuals and family members facing mental
health and/or substance use disorders.
Prescription Drop-Off Locations
VT:
Bennington County Sheriff’s Depament, 811 US
Route 7, Bennington
Bennington Police Station, 118 South Street,
Bennington
Manchester Public Safety Facility, 6041 Main
Street, Manchester
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, 100
Hospital Drive, Bennington
The Pharmacy, 205 Noh Street, Bennington
The Pharmacy Nohshire, 34 Ways Lane,
Manchester Center
Winhall Police Depament, 113 VT Route 30,
Winhall
NY:
Cambridge Village Police, 56 N. Park Street,
Cambridge
Village of Hoosick Falls Police Depament,
24 Main Street, Hoosick Falls
MA:
Noh Adams Police Depament, 11 Summer
Street, Noh Adams
Williamstown Police Depament, 31 Noh
Street, Williamstown
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