Marijuana takes a toll on the developing brain

Marijuana takes a toll on the developing brain

Many youth use marijuana because they think it does no harm. It can often be difficult for parents to get through to their kids that their use of the mind-altering drug can have serious repercussions in their lives. But marijuana takes away more than interest in...
5 things for parents to know about weed

5 things for parents to know about weed

Here are five things we encourage parents and their children to know about marijuana: 1. Marijuana is addictive. There is no debate among knowledgeable medical professionals: marijuana is addictive, and the earlier a young person is when using, the more likely he or...

Clarity in marijuana prevention

Frances M. Harding, director of the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, issued this important reminder about how federal dollars may be spent to promote “clear and consistent prevention messages”...