youth

Considering the Youth

Opinion piece, commentary
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Youth is defined by the United Nations, as the age between 15 and 24. This period represents a period of remarkable change for individuals, where they must move from a dependence on parent figures to establishing their own identity and independence.
Youth is defined by the United Nations, as the age between 15 and 24.  This period represents a period of remarkable change for individuals, where they must move from a dependence on parent figures to establishing their own identity and independence.

Engaging Youth in Substance Use Prevention

Reading List
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Engaging youth in substance use prevention has proven to be a vital and effective strategy. Empowerment across all youth, but particularly among marginalised groups such as youth of colour, is a significant aspect of this involvement...
engaging youth in substance use prevention.

Understanding Substance Use: Educator's Guide

Guide
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The guide, co-developed by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) and several school boards, aims to equip educators with knowledge and resources to promote well-being and reduce substance-related harms among youth...

Handbook on Youth Participation in Drug Prevention Work

Booklet
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The goal of the present handbook is to offer encouragement, examples, rationales and concrete advice on how to increase youth participation in substance use prevention, harnessing the insights of young people on the most important target...