You are the most powerful influence in your child's life.
Every teen is at risk. Talk to your child about drugs, alcohol and marijuana
Get tips on how to have effective conversations.
Learn the facts about teens and marijuana.
Get tips on how to have effective conversations.
Learn the facts about teens and marijuana.
Learn about the risks of underage use of alcohol, marijuana and other drugs, and how to help your children make healthy choices.
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አማርኛ| عربى |中国 - 简体 | 中文繁體| हिन्दी| 日本語| ប្រទេសកម្ពុជា| 한국어|ਪੰਜਾਬੀ| Română| русский| Soomaali|Español| Pilipino| తెలుగు| українська|tiếng ViệtEvery other year, middle and high school students at participating schools across Washington State voluntarily answer survey questions about their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors on a variety of health and safety topics. This includes school and community safety, anxiety and depression, substance use, food security, housing, and health behaviors.
HYS is a statewide, collaborative effort of Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), the Washington State Department of Health (DOH), Washington Health Care Authority (HCA), and the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB).
Results from the survey are located on the www.AskHYS.net website.
As football fans and Swifties across the country are preparing for this year's super bowl, it's important to remember that some people may choose to cheer their team to victory without consuming alcohol or using cannabis. Regardless of why someone chooses to pass, their decision should be honored and respected.
Here are some tips to ensure the gatherings you're attending or hosting are inclusive of all guests and prioritize their safety: