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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Parenting Awareness Michigan celebrates people raising children and promotes year round education and resources for parents and caregivers. Its mission is to promote parenting awareness, education, and resources through state outreach and local effort.
March is Parenting Awareness Month
Celebrating the people who raise our children, and seeks to:
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Draw public attention to the critical importance of effective parenting to raise children who grow up to be healthy, caring, contributing citizens across the lifespan
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Raise awareness that informed and effective parenting is a key factor in alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention
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Promote education and resources for developing parenting skills throughout the year
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Encourage and assist in the development of parent networks throughout Michigan
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Promote local parenting events in March
Michigan Alliance for Families - resources to connect families of children with disabilities to resources to help improve their children’s education.
Michigan's Children - Public Policy in the best interest of children and families
Parent Action for Healthy Kids - Family engagement is a fundamental element for helping our youth succeed
Eaton RESA - Tri-County Community Health Guide
National Family Support TA Center (NFSTAC) - supporting families and caregivers of children, regardless of age, who experience serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders
National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse - strengthen fathers and families and providers of services
Michigan Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking (MCRUD) -provide leadership on state and national issues and to assist individuals, grassroots groups, and organizations to reduce underage drinking locally.
Michigan Higher Ed Network - provides colleges and universities the tools, resources, and support to launch alcohol and drug misuse prevention and recovery programs on their campuses.
More Local, State, & National Resource Links
2022 Parenting Awareness Month Proclamation
Additional Child and Family Resources
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For more information contact Sara Kirkpatrick, PAM Coordinator, Prevention Network, 517.393.6890, or sarak@preventionnetwork.org