Check out the no-cost resources below to learn the facts about the impact of alcohol on the developing brain, body, and behavior AND to learn conversation starters and tips to keep the lines of communication open. Our newest materials also include information about keeping kids cannabis-free and ways to talk to kids about making healthy decisions. Start by checking out our Building Communication for a Healthy Lifestyle Infographic.
In this interactive module, students will learn about the effects of marijuana on the developing brain and use this information to help them (and their friends!) make informed and responsible decisions when confronted with peer pressure to use marijuana underage.
Marijuana is one of the most controversial recreational substances. While federal and state governments wrestle with how and whether to legalize its use, data suggests that marijuana use among teens comes with lasting consequences. Discuss marijuana with your kids and work with your family to open the lines of communication.
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Decline in annual consumption among teens (8th, 10th, 12th grades combined) from 2003 to 2022.
From 2003 to 2021, conversations between kids and their parents increased 38%, while the rate of past year underage drinking has declined 59%, proportionally, over the past 20 years. When parents and kids talk about underage drinking, they help delay the onset of alcohol consumption and the risks associated with underage drinking.
