The facts about marijuana use:

√ 37% of US high school students reported lifetime use of marijuana, and 22% reported use in the past 30 days. (CDC)

√ 68% of youth between 12 and 21 years of age will try marijuana, and children perceive less risk with weekly usage of marijuana when compared to other substances. (2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health SAMSHA)

√ Today’s marijuana is more potent than ever - with analysis of seized marijuana showing an increase of 362% in THC content from 1995 to 2021. (NIH)

√ Marijuana use is associated with depression and linked to impaired adolescent brains. (NIH)

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YOU CAN BE THE DIFFERENCE

Talk to your kids early and often about the dangers of marijuana.

Parental knowledge, healthy communication, and supportive parenting are linked to lower marijuana use among kids. (National Institute of Health)

underage children marijuana use dangers risks

Learn about the dangers of marijuana

Discussion Resources for Parents - Marijuana

  • Talking with child about marijuana

    Talking with your child about marijuana (SAMHSA)

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  • Talking with teen about marijuana

    Talking with your teen about marijuana (SAMHSA)

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  • How to talk to child about marijuana

    How to Talk to Your Child about Marijuana: (4 Responses) (empowering parents)

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  • Marijuana talk kit

    Marijuana Talk Kit (drugfree.org)

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