Marijuana

After alcohol, marijuana is the most prevalent mind-altering drug used in the United States. This comprehensive resource provides reproducible materials to create an effective, multidisciplinary plan for addressing marijuana misuse in your community.

Marijuana: A Prevention and Education Toolkit for Communities includes: - Marijuana Basics - provides an overview of facts (and myths), statistics, and more
- A Guide for Community Mobilization - helps groups mobilize resources, launch prevention projects, and create media campaigns
- A Guide for Schools - shows educators how to identify student marijuana use, intervene and get help, and raise students' awareness of the issue using the lesson plans provided
- A Guide for Parents - tells how to recognize signs of use and where to seek help
- A Guide for Health Care Professionals - explains the factors that can lead to marijuana use and discusses prevention, screening procedures, and best forms of treatment
- A Guide for Policy - provides the essential facts and policy guidelines needed to make good decisions for the health and well-being of your community
- A Guide for Employers - offers professionals information on marijuana in the workplace, employee assistance programs, and how to protect their organization from addiction costs
- Campaign Resources - contains posters, press releases, drug fact sheets, and more
- A 20-minute video for adult and adolescent audiences