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Tessa’s Tips for Parents

Tessa's experience in harm reduction shapes how they raise their children.
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Tessa

Tessa is a passionate rehabilitation specialist and a loving parent, and these two aspects of their life work hand in hand. Their experience in harm reduction shapes how they raise their children. Here are Tessa's five essential tips for talking to your kids about substance use and connecting with them in a way that's both meaningful and informative.

If you're looking for harm reduction resources in Santa Clara County, check out: publichealth.sccgov.org/harm-reduction-program.

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