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Marijuana is the most widely used illicit drug among America's youth. Yet many kids—and their parents—continue to see marijuana as benign. To dispel myths and misconceptions about the drug, ONDCP has launched a comprehensive marijuana prevention initiative.
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Materials
Anti-Drug Education with the New York Times: Focus on Marijuana,
A Unit for Middle and High School Educators
This guide helps teachers educate students and their families about
the dangers of marijuana.
Community Briefings: A Prevention Tool for
Communities (PDF)
This publication helps community coalitions plan and execute a community briefing, sometimes known as a town hall meeting.
Debunking the Myths About Marijuana Webcast
This video was designed to educate communities
about the harms of teen marijuana use. Also included
on the video are three Media Campaign TV ads.
Fact or Fiction Postcard (PDF)
This teen post card debunks marijuana myths.
Keeping Your Kids Drug Free (PDF)
A How-To Guide for Parents and Caregivers
Marijuana and Teens Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides an overview of the risks of marijuana
use by youth.
Marijuana and Kids: Faith (PDF)
This fact sheet provides information on the role of Faith in prevention youth marijuana use.
Marijuana Awareness Kit
The materials in the kit can be used "as is" or customized
to include specific information about your community.
Marijuana Initiative Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides an overview of the advertising,
activities, and resources used in the Marijuana
Prevention Initiative.
Marijuana Initiative Webcast: Facts and Solution
This webcast explores the hidden truths about marijuana and examine new treatment options.
Marijuana Use Can Threaten Teen's Academic Success
ONDCP and education and health leaders have partnered to launch an ad campaign targeting parents. An “Open Letter to Parents,” titled “Marijuana Could Threaten Your Teen’s Success,” will appear in national and local newspapers.
Pot Quiz (PDF)
This teen post card provides information on the harmful effects of marijuana smoke.
Skater Poster (PDF)
This poster provides teens with information on the harms of marijuana.
Steer Clear of Pot
This Media Campaign initiative provides materials to address driving risks associated with marijuana.
Strategizer: Marijuana - Debunking the Myths (PDF)
The Strategizer provides accurate information about the
harmful effects of marijuana, misperceptions, and prevention
strategies.
Wake Up to the Risks of Marijuana: A Guide for
Parents (PDF)
This brochure provides parents with information on the risks of
marijuana use among youth.
What Know Poster (PDF)
This poster asks teens to question the myths surrounding marijuana.
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