Preventing Teen Marijuana Use

 Did you Know:

• Marijuana is the second most commonly abused drug by Tahoe-Truckee teens. 
• Marijuana is harmful and has been shown to cause dependence in about 9% of users and 16% of adolescent users.
• Marijuana use interferes with learning, memory, attention, judgement and focus and has been linked to lower academic achievement and income.
• Marijuana use affects coordination, balance, and distorts time which can impair driving leading to increased risk of accidents.
• Marijuana smoke contains many of the same carcinogens (cancer causing substances) found in tobacco smoke and is linked to respiratory infections and chronic bronchitis.
• While possession of marijuana is a $100 fine, on school grounds it is still a misdemeanor criminal offense- where possession can result in higher fines, probation, jail time, and court costs.
 

What is Tahoe-Truckee doing to prevent teen use?:

The science shows that marijuana use is harmful and use during adolescence greatly increases the risk of developing dependence on the drug. TT-FWDD has a committee specifically working on preventing teen's from begining to use.  We use presentations, videos, speakers and social marketing to build awareness about the harms of use   Athlete committed presentations in the schools teach students how marijuana impacts their athletic performance.  We have copies of the film "The Other Side of Cannabis" available to show to a group you work with.  It shares the stories of young people and adults with marijuana use disorder.  Please contact us if you would like to schedule a presentation.