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**
*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:
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.