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.
Resources
The information from the following resource pages are from a collection of governmental and reputable research organizations. Prevention Network does not have a stand on politics surrounding alcohol, marijuana, or other substances. The information is provided for educational and prevention purposes.
Other Drugs
Drugs discussed include opioids, stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, designer drugs, and other drugs of concern.
Tobacco
This page focuses on the various types of tobacco products on the market, additional resources, and information on quitting.
Coalition Building
Each year community coalitions are increasing in numbers and organizing in a supportive manner by bringing many different agencies and organizations together for the common goal: to create healthy families and communities. Coalitions are an effective force in creating awareness about the major problems related to tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use and the obstacles that communities face in dealing with these problems.
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