Talking to your children about marijuana
As this booklet has shown, marijuana can pose a particular threat to the health and well-being of children and adolescents at a critical point in their lives—when they are growing, learning, maturing, and laying the foundation for their adult years. As a parent, your children look to you for help and guidance in working out problems and in making decisions, including the decision not to use drugs. As a role model, your decision to not use marijuana and other illegal drugs will reinforce your message to your children.
There are numerous resources, many right in your own community, where you can obtain information so that you can talk to your children about drugs. To find these resources, you can consult your local library, school, or community service
organization.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse offers an extensive collection of publications, videotapes, and educational materials to help parents talk to their children about drug use. For more information on marijuana and other drugs, contact:
National Clearinghouse on Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20847
1-800-729-6686
(TDD Number 1-800-487-4889)
And/or visit NIDA’s Web sites at:
Resources
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
NIDA’s mission is to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction. It does so by supporting most of the world's research on drug abuse and ensuring the effective dissemination and use of this research to improve drug abuse and addiction prevention, treatment, and policy.
For general inquiries, contact NIDA’s public information office at 301-443-1124 or visit the NIDA Web site at www.drugabuse.gov and www.marijuana-info.org. NIDA publications are available through the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information.
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI)
NCADI has TDD capability and provides access to educational publications from NIDA and other Federal agencies. Staff provide assistance in English and Spanish. Call 1-800-729-6686, or visit the NCADI Web site at www.ncadi.samhsa.gov.
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP)
CSAP, a part of the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration, provides national leadership in the development of policies, programs, and services to prevent the onset of illegal drug, alcohol, and tobacco use. CSAP publications are available through NCADI.
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT)
CSAT, a part of the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration, supports treatment services, promotes research dissemination and adoption, and operates the National Treatment Referral Hotline (1-800-662-HELP). CSAT publications are available through NCADI.
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