Marijuana is addictive. Most teens who enter substance abuse treatment programs in Washington state report that marijuana is the main or only drug they use. Seattle Children’s Hospital developed a Parent’s Guide to Preventing Underage Marijuana Use.
Stanford Medicine has created an extensive toolkit complete with videos and resources on marijuana’s impact on the brain, addiction, stress and drug use, teen use and what parents can do. There are also lessons for teachers.
Marijuana use comes with real risks that can impact a person’s health and life. There are real risks for people who use marijuana, especially youth and young adults, and women who are pregnant or nursing. Today’s marijuana is stronger than ever before. People can and do become addicted to marijuana. Find out more
Many teenagers try marijuana and some use it regularly. Teenage marijuana use is at its highest level in 30 years, and today’s teens are more likely to use marijuana than tobacco. This site describes all the uses and provides tips on discussing marijuana with your child.
Today’s highly potent marijuana represents a growing and significant threat to public health and safety, a threat that is amplified by a new marijuana industry intent on profiting from heavy use. State laws allowing marijuana sales and consumption have permitted the marijuana industry to flourish, and in turn, the marijuana industry has influenced both policies …
