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Substance use prevention

Substance use prevention begins with open communication and building strong relationships with your child from an early age.

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Cannabis: What Parents/Guardians and Caregivers Need to Know

Prescription opioids, including fentanyl: What parents and caregivers need to know

Webinar – How to talk about substance use at home

Webinar – Recognizing the signs of substance use and addictive behaviours

Webinar – The intersection of addictions and mental health

Webinar – Current trends in student substance use in Ontario

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Cannabis: What Parents/Guardians and Caregivers Need to Know

Learn more about Substance use prevention
Cannabis: What Parents/Guardians and Caregivers Need to Know

Prescription opioids, including fentanyl: What parents and caregivers need to know

Learn more about Substance use prevention
Prescription opioids, including fentanyl: What parents and caregivers need to know

Webinar – How to talk about substance use at home

Learn more about Substance use prevention
Webinar - How to talk about substance use at home

Webinar – Recognizing the signs of substance use and addictive behaviours

Learn more about Substance use prevention
Webinar - Recognizing the signs of substance use and addictive behaviours

Webinar – The intersection of addictions and mental health

Learn more about Substance use prevention
Webinar - The intersection of addictions and mental health

Webinar – Current trends in student substance use in Ontario

Learn more about Substance use prevention
Webinar - Current trends in student Substance use in Ontario

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