In this episode, we talk with Yajaira Lemus, Public Health Educator with the Benton-Franklin Health District and contractor for the Washington State Department of Health. Yajaira shares what adults are already doing well in youth substance-use prevention, the biggest misconceptions about vaping and high-potency cannabis, and why evolving products bring challenges to prevention. 

She offers practical tips for talking with teens, modeling healthy behavior, and staying informed about emerging trends. Yajaira also highlights real stories from her work with youth and explains how families, schools, and communities can work together to make a meaningful difference.

A concise, insightful conversation for anyone invested in helping young people make healthy choices.