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Beyond “Say no”: Engaging youth to discourage cannabis use

Posted on - 06/16/2025
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 Beyond “Say no”: Engaging youth to discourage cannabis use

In this episode of CRC High Points, Toni-Anne Blake, communications director at the NJ-CRC, sits down with Diane Litterer, CEO and executive director of the New Jersey Prevention Network (NJPN). With more than 35 years of experience in addiction prevention, Diane shares research-backed strategies for keeping young people informed and empowered to make healthy choices, The conversation covers how to talk to kids and teens about cannabis, why age-specific messaging matters, and how NJPN’s prevention tools are helping families and communities discourage underage use through education, communication, and access to resources.

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