Marijuana
Marijuana Fact Sheet
Drugs of Abuse
1997 NCADI 16 Pages Drugs of Abuse describes specific drugs, effects on the body, symptoms of overdose, withdrawal symptoms, and indications of misuse. Scientific names as well as street names are provided.
CSAP's Prevention Alert - Asian/Pacific Islander Americans and Substance Abuse
Asian/Pacific Islander Americans as a group have very low rates of substance abuse--often registering the lowest rates of any major racial group in the United States. However, there are significant differences in use among Asian/Pacific Islander ethnic populations.
Marijuana Treatment Admissions Increase: 1993-1999
This Short Report is based on the Drug and Alcohol Services Information System (DASIS), the primary source of national data on substance abuse treatment. DASIS is conducted by the Office of Applied Studies (OAS) in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
10 Things Every Teen Should Know About Marijuana
Fact Sheet for Teens
Mind Over Matter: Brain's Response to Marijuana
1998 NIDA 50 Pieces per Pack 900 pieces per box Designed for use by middle school students, this series of brochures provides scientifically based information about how drugs act in the brain and body. The back of each brochure is a colorful poster. Little Version
Neighborhood Characteristics and Youth Marijuana Use
This Short Report, The NHSDA Report: Neighborhood Characteristics and Youth Marijuana Use, is based on SAMHSA's National Household Survey on Drug Abuse (NHSDA), conducted by the Office of Applied Studies (OAS) in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). SAMHSA's National Household Survey on Drug Abuse (NHSDA) is the primary source of information on the prevalence, patterns, and consequences of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the general U.S. civilian non institutionalized population, age 12 and older.
The DASIS Report: Youth Marijuana Admissions by Race and Ethnicity
Among marijuana treatment admissions for youth, 59 percent were white, 23 percent were Black, 12 percent were Hispanic, 2 percent were Asian/Pacific Islanders, and 2 percent were American Indian and Alaska Natives. See The DASIS Report: Youth Marijuana Admissions by Race and Ethnicity.
The NHSDA Report: Academic Performance and Youth Substance Use
Youths who received grades of D or below last semester were more likely than those with higher grades to have used cigarettes, alcohol, or illicit drugs during the past month.
The NHSDA Report: Marijuana Use and Drug Dependence
Adult dependence on illicit drugs was more likely among individuals who first used marijuana at age 14 or younger than among those who first used marijuana after age 14.
Tips For Teens: The Truth About Marijuana
2000 CSAP 1 Page 3600 Pieces per box This series of brochures provides facts and dispels myths about substance use. Information is provided on long-term and short-term effects, physical and psychological risks, impact on sexual performance, and legal implications.
Treatment Referral Sources for Adolescent Marijuana Users
By 1999, more than half of all adolescent marijuana admissions were referred through the criminal justice system. Adolescent marijuana admissions through the criminal justice system increased at a higher rate than admissions through other sources.
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