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  • 9 Facts About Addiction People Usually Get Wrong
    • 28 Feb

    9 Facts About Addiction People Usually Get Wrong

    • Feb 28, 2020
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    There’s a lot of stigma and misunderstanding with substance use disorders, treatment, and recovery. But you should never let social judgment stand in the way of getting your child the help he or she needs and deserves. Here are nine […]

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    • 25 Dec

    Steer Clear

    • Dec 25, 2019
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    Young Adults Urged To “Steer Clear” With New Ads Before Star Wars Movie   [SEATTLE, WASHINGTON] — If you head to the theater tonight to catch the opening of the new Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker be on the […]

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  • Study Finds Parental Marijuana Use Increases Substance Use in Children
    • 02 Dec

    Study Finds Parental Marijuana Use Increases Substance Use in Children

    • Dec 02, 2019
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      A new study published by Bertha K. Madras, PhD, Beth Han, MD, PhD, MPH, Wilson M. Compton, MD, MPE, Elinore F. McCance-Katz, MD, PhD, Christopher M. Jones, PharmD, DrPH, MPH and Elizabeth I. Lopez, PhD in the Journal of the American Medical Association finds a link between parental marijuana use and youth […]

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  • The TRUTH about Marijuana Legalization in America
    • 12 Apr

    The TRUTH about Marijuana Legalization in America

    • Apr 12, 2018
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  • Cannabis Signage
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    Cannabis Signage

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  • Introducing the Heroin, Fentanyl & Other Opioids eBook
    • 14 Feb

    Introducing the Heroin, Fentanyl & Other Opioids eBook

    • Feb 14, 2017
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  • Testifying in Olympia
    • 02 Feb

    Testifying in Olympia

    • Feb 02, 2017
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    In conjunction with VARSA, Vashon residents 8th grader Aiden Rees and High schooler Miles Schoenberg spent time with Washington State Attorney, Bob Ferguson, in Olympia on Jan 24.   Aiden and Miles testified before the House Healthcare & Wellness Committee […]

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  • LISTEN
    • 01 Feb

    LISTEN

    • Feb 01, 2017
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    It starts with listening The first step to a productive conversation around addiction starts with listening. Listening builds understanding and compassion, uniting families, friends, and loved ones affected by this illness… VISIT THE WEBSITE *** Today, Facing Addiction joins the […]

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  • Why Does Schizophrenia Start In Adolescence?
    • 29 Jul

    Why Does Schizophrenia Start In Adolescence?

    • Jul 29, 2016
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    An Inside Look At The Teen Brain   Adolescence is a time of growth and change — but psychologists also know it’s a time when the first signs of certain mental health conditions, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, can […]

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  • E-cigarette Regulation
    • 05 May

    E-cigarette Regulation

    • May 05, 2016
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    The federal government is about to begin regulating the booming e-cigarette market. The Food and Drug Administration, for the first time, imposed far-reaching regulations on e-cigarettes, cigars and other tobacco products, barring sales of the items to anyone under 18 […]

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  • Monthly Meetings

    VARSA Full Coalition Meetings
    6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Second Monday of the Month
    Via ZOOM (contact us for link)

    Meetings are open to the public, and there will be an opportunity for questions at the end.

  • CONTACT US

    Mailing Address:
    PO Box 2341
    Vashon Island, WA 98070

    Office Address
    17520 Vashon Hwy SW, Suite 201
    (Across from ACE Hardware)

    Phone:
    (206) 567-2647

    email:
    info@varsanetwork.org

  • Get Help

    Are you or someone you know in need of urgent, confidential help?
    Call SAMHSA's National Helpline: (800) 662-HELP (4357)

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    (866) TEENLINK (8336546)

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    (800) 273-TALK (8255)

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    (866) 789-1511

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    (206) 462-0911

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    (206) 463-5511

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