CANNABIS SUPPORTS
It’s important to talk with your kids about substance use from a young age and explore the potential risks that it can create for them. For example, interfering with their functioning at home or in school, in their interpersonal relationships, motivation in school and activities and future goals. One concern that we have with teens is the abuse of marijuana and its affect on their developing brains. This substance can become addictive and most kids using them are not going to report it to anyone who asks. Below are some helpful links on this topic. For further information please reach out to Drug and Alcohol Counselor Kiah Bowerman 339-1525.
Websites
Smart Approaches to Marijuana Smart Approaches to Marijuana – Smart Approaches to Marijuana (learnaboutsam.org)
Marijuana Victim Stories The Victims of Marijuana – Smart Approaches to Marijuana (learnaboutsam.org)
NCADD- RA Marijuana | NCADD Rochester (ncadd-ra.org)
Johnny’s Ambassadors https://johnnysambassadors.org/nmfw/
ROC Recovery Fitness promotes sober lifestyles through fitness and physical activities. A schedule of events can be found at http://www.rocoveryfitness.org/
Drug Free Irondequoit Drug-Free Irondequoit: Together - Drug-Free Youth, Community Resource (dfitogether.org)
Partnership for Drug Free Kids Partnership to End Addiction | Where Families Find Answers - Partnership to End Addiction (drugfree.org)
Resources
Dangers of Marijuana Edibles and your Child
Vaping and Marijuana: What Parents Need to Know - Partnership to End Addiction (drugfree.org)
Vaping Marijuana Visual Dictionary