Marijuana Information

The Facts:

Today’s Marijuana:

Effect on the brain & body, teen use and conversation tips.

High Potency THC Marijuana:

What it is, teen use and conversation tips for parents.

27.8%

of students reported ever
using marijuana at least one or more
times in their life*

4.9%

of students reported
trying marijuana prior to the
age of thirteen*

15.8%

of students reported current marijuana use (using at least once in the last thirty days prior to taking the survey)*

6.5%

of students reported ever using
synthetic marijuana at least one or more
times in their life*

8.3%

of eighth graders reported
ever using marijuana at
least once in their life**

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*According to 2021 data from the CDC’s YRBS
**According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse’s 2022 Monitoring the Future survey

Videos That Can Help:

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Communication Resources:

Keeping
Kids Drug Free

The best way to help keep your family drug-free is to understand the factors contributing to substance abuse and to make it a topic of regular family discussion.

NIDA:
Family Checkup

Developing good communication skills helps
parents catch problems early, support positive behavior, and stay aware of what is
happening in their children’s lives.

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Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

National Institute on Drug Abuse

Positive
Choices

Drug Prevention Resources

Addiction
Resources

Mayo
Clinic

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