Cannabis (Marijuana)
Cannabis Use Disorder is a brain disease characterized by persistent cannabis-seeking and/or cannabis-taking behaviors, causing clinical and functional impairment, such as health problems, disability, and failure to meet major responsibilities at work, school, or home (DSM-5).
Prevention programs strengthen protective factors by addressing those most at risk with accurate information about cannabis, articulate the potential consequences of misuse/abuse, and offer activities unrelated to using. To find the right program for your community, check out SAMHSA's Resource Center.
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Coalition Building
The key to a successful coalition is understanding and utilizing the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) in developing and implementing action plans.
For more on what prevention is, click here.
A comprehensive approach to substance misuse prevention involves multiple strategies on multiple levels for both short and long-term effects.
