Preventing Marijuana Use Among Youth

Course overview

This course examines the implications of marijuana use among youth ages 12-17, included specific neurological, behavioral, and environmental risks. This Evidence-Based Resource Guide provides: an overview of research evidence related to the prevention of youth marijuana use; examples of effective programs and policies to address marijuana use; considerations and strategies for key stakeholders in implementing prevention efforts; and resources for evaluation and quality improvement of prevention strategies and programs. Examples of three U.S. communities that have implemented prevention strategies to address marijuana use among youth and lessons learned from each are included.