FACTS AND INFORMATION:

MARIJUANA

http://www.drugfree.org/drug-guide/marijuana/

A comprehensive and up-to-date source of drug information.


https://www.samhsa.gov/marijuana

Facts on marijuana, including its effects and information on prevention.


http://www.drugfree.org/ways-marijuana-used-parents-guide/

Information on the many different ways marijuana is used. 


https://preventionactionalliance.org/learn/about-marijuana/

Facts about and dangers associated with marijuana use.


https://preventionactionalliance.org/advocate/position-papers-and-testimony/marijuana-as-medicine

Information on the concerns about marijuana as medicine.


Scroll down for additional information on permitted medical use of marijuana in Ohio.

Get Help:

Marijuana

I think my child is using


https://drugfree.org/landing-page/get-help-support/is-there-a-problem/

Know the signs to look for, and understand that when it comes to teen or young adult drug and alcohol use, it’s never too early to speak up.



Scroll down to see additional resources under

GET HELP: TALKING TO YOUR KIDS.


I know my child is using


https://drugfree.org/landing-page/get-help-support/how-do-i-help-my-child/

If you’ve just discovered or have reason to believe your child is using drugs, take a deep breath and prepare yourself for the steps ahead.


http://www.drugfree.org/get-help/helpline/

1-855-DRUGFREE is a toll-free, national Helpline. They help parents whose children are abusing drugs or alcohol take effective action to support their loved one.


http://www.drugfree.org/get-help

Tools and resources to help you better understand what may be going on with your child, make a plan and learn skills to effectively address his or her substance use.


https://www.recoveryconnection.com/substance-abuse/

For information on talking to your kids about drugs.



Click Addiction/Mental Health to see a listing of local resources for the treatment and support of addiction and mental health. 

Get Help:

Talking to your kids


http://starttalking.ohio.gov/

Great website to help parents learn about the substances facing their youth and how to support them through frequent conversations about substance use.


http://www.talksooner.org/

Helping Parents Prevent Youth Substance Abuse

Talk early. Talk often. Learn How.


https://drugfree.org/article/prevention-tips-for-every-age/

For information on how to talk to your children of any age about substances.


http://www.drugfree.org/MJTalkKit/

What you need to know to talk with your teen about marijuana.



Click Talk2Me to see listing of resources to support parents and adult community members.


Click Youth to see listing of resources to support youth.

Interested in reducing underage marijuana use? 

Visit our Get Involved page and see how you can help!