The Trevor Project on Instagram: "Our latest research sheds light on substance use among LGBTQ+ young people, and how that substance use is connected to minority stress. Although this data is important, here’s what we really know: 🧡 There is no shame in the ways that you have found to cope. 🧡 You deserve to feel safe and at home in your body and environment. 🧡 We can work together to create a safer, more just world. 🧡 A world where LGBTQ+ young people don’t *need* to turn to substances to co

BTheOne Montgomery County on Instagram: "What does the science say about early warning signs of substance misuse? Research shows that changes in behavior, sleep, and emotional regulation often appear before substance use is obvious. This is because substances affect the developing brain areas responsible for impulse control, mood, and decision-making. Noticing these changes early allows for supportive conversations — not punishment. Awareness is one of the strongest protective tools parents have