Marijuana
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3 Questions Linn County Middle School Students Ask about Marijuana
The Linn County Alcohol and Drug Prevention Program has provided substance use prevention classes in Linn County schools for over 20 years. We asked instructors Sarah Daniels and Shannon Snair to share common questions middle school students have about marijuana, and how to answer them. Is marijuana bad for my mental health? There is strong…
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Emoji Drug Code Decoded
Emojis were originally designed to represent an emotion, event, or activity, but some have recently taken on a language of their own. Source: One Pill Can Kill campaign, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
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Impaired Driving: Talk with Your Kids
The most effective way to stop impaired driving is to prevent it from happening in the first place. Use the following tips when talking with your kids about drunk and drug-impaired driving. Don’t wait for the “Right” time—It’s always a good time to talk to your kids about the dangers of impaired driving. Source: Substance…
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Spanish Resource: Conozca Los Hechos Sobre La Marihuana
Consejos para prevenir el consumo de marihuana en los jóvenes. Inicie la conversaciónHable con su hijo adolescente sobre los riesgos asociados al consumo de marihuana u otras drogas. Sea el recurso de confianza de su hijo. EscucheMantenga la calma y no juzgue. Cuando permite que los jóvenes sean escuchados, es más probable que escuchen lo…
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For Youth
Know the risks of youth marijuana use Marijuana use directly affects the parts of the brain responsible for decision-making, emotions, coordination and reaction time. In adolescents, the brain is actively developing and will continue to develop until about age 25. Using marijuana during adolescence and early adulthood can harm the developing brain. What are the…
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Tips for Teens: Marijuana
Get the facts about marijuana. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Consejos para Adolesentes la Marihuana
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Talking With Your Teen About Marijuana
Information about how to talk with your teen about marijuana. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
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Marijuana Risks (With Quiz)
Many youth today do not consider marijuana use a risky behavior. However, marijuana use comes with real risks that can impact a young person’s health and life. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Addiction: People can and do become addicted to marijuana. Approximately 1 in 10 people who use marijuana will become…
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Level Up: Youth Marijuana Prevention Campaign
As part of the Linn County Marijuana Task Force, Linn Together released the Level Up Youth Marijuana Prevention Campaign. Learn more about the risks of youth marijuana use. Marijuana use directly affects the parts of the brain responsible for decision-making, emotions, coordination and reaction time. In adolescents the brain is actively developing and will continue to…