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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Media Resources
Social Media Toolkit - This pdf was created by Community Mental Health - Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, to help with Facebook posting around mental and behavioral health and can be adapted for any social media activity.
The Suicide Reporting Toolkit - This pdf was created by the World Health Organization to educate journalists and journalism educators on how to report suicide responsibly.
Preferred Terms for Select Population Groups and Communities - This pdf was created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help educate on the proper ways to address population groups and communities.
MakeTheConnection.net - This website provides information on the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges, descriptions of research-based treatment options, and videos of Veterans sharing their own inspiring stories of recovery (military/veteran specific)
Choosing Mental Wellness Apps - This pdf was created by Michigan Health Endowment Fund to help individuals and organizations select mental wellness apps that are evidence based for the target behavior and situation.
CADCA Advocacy Toolkit (rev 2022) - This pdf toolkit was created by CADCA to assist in local and state advocacy efforts. It includes a description of advocacy as opposed to lobbying or education and contains guidance for individuals and coalitions.