This comprehensive resource provides reproducible materials to create an effective, multidisciplinary plan for addressing marijuana misuse in your community.
Marijuana: A Prevention and Education Toolkit for Communities includes these components:
- Marijuana Basics provides an overview of facts, statistics, and more
- Guide for Community Mobilization helps groups mobilize resources, launch prevention projects, and create media campaigns
- Guide for Schools shows educators how to identify student marijuana use, intervene and get help, and raise studentsÂ’ awareness of the issue using the included lesson plans
- Guide for Parents tells how to recognize signs of use and where to seek help
- Guide for Health Care Professionals explains the factors that can lead to marijuana use and addiction and discusses prevention, screening procedures, and best forms of treatment
- Guide for Policy provides the essential facts and policy guidelines needed to make good decisions for the health and well-being of your community
- Guide for Employers offers professionals information on marijuana in the workplace, employee assistance programs, and protection from costs associated with addictions
- Campaign Resources include a slideshow presentation, posters, press releases, and drug fact sheets
- Video provides a brief overview of marijuana
Includes a DVD and USB flash drive. Video subtitles are available in English and Spanish.
This comprehensive resource provides reproducible materials to create an effective, multidisciplinary plan for addressing marijuana misuse in your community.