Cannabis
Parenting Mercer Island -
Mixed Messages about Cannabis (5-19)
Cannabis and the Teenage Brain
Why Teens Shouldn’t Use Cannabis
Cannabis: What does the Law say in Washington?
Is my Child Using Drugs? What do I Do?
Prevention Basics - What adults need to know!
Take Five - a free, anonymous, online tool available to high school students. The tool is designed to provide a personal, private, self check-in for youth about their emotional state and coping strategies. The tool gives individualized feedback to students and also provides factual information about what other high school students are experiencing to give students perspective.
Check-In With Yourself - an online tool to help young adults in Washington State reflect on feelings, learn coping strategies, and improve well-being. Information and resources are tailored specifically for the user to provide support.
Start Talking Now - You are the most powerful influence in your child's life. Learn how to Talk with your children about making healthy choices and get tips about setting clear rules and expectations about not using alcohol or other drugs.
College Parents Matter - tools and resources to help parents engage in effective communication with your student including topics such as alcohol, cannabis, and related problems. Provides helpful tips for talking with your young adult about common situations that can include high-risk drinking or substance use, like 21st birthdays, spring break, and housing and roommates.
Watch the webinar and get answers to these questions:
How cannabis today differ from potency in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s?
How does cannabis affect sleep?
What are the effects of cannabis use on attention and memory?
What signs of withdrawal would let someone know they might be addicted?
What role can parents or caregivers play in supporting a prevention message?
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