
Drugs of Abuse (2020) Drugs of Abuse delivers clear, scientific information about drugs in a factual, straightforward way. With the information in this guide, parents and caregivers can help their children make smart choices and avoid the consequences of drug abuse. This publication covers topics including the Controlled Substances Act and introduces drug classes including narcotics, stimulants, marijuana/cannabis, inhalants, steroids, and more.
americanaddictioncenters.org
Offers general information and help if you or a loved one are struggling with a marijuana abuse problem.
drugabuse.gov
www.cdc.gov/marijuana/health-effects.html
Give basic information about marijuana and it's effects on your health.
www.drugfreeworld.org/drugfacts/marijuana
www.justthinktwice.gov
Offers information on many different drugs and ways to prevent use.
www.drugabuse.gov
Offers a variety of research, facts, and statistics on youth marijuana use.
Marijuana and Teens
Gives insight to exactly what is going on when someone uses marijuana
Youth and Marijuana Fact Sheets
Gives insight into when to start talking to youth about marijuana use. This also offers more educational information.
Drugs of Abuse (2020) Drugs of Abuse delivers clear, scientific information about drugs in a factual, straightforward way. With the information in this guide, parents and caregivers can help their children make smart choices and avoid the consequences of drug abuse. This publication covers topics including the Controlled Substances Act and introduces drug classes including narcotics, stimulants, marijuana/cannabis, inhalants, steroids, and more.
americanaddictioncenters.org
Offers general information and help if you or a loved one are struggling with a marijuana abuse problem.
drugabuse.gov
www.cdc.gov/marijuana/health-effects.html
Give basic information about marijuana and it's effects on your health.
www.drugfreeworld.org/drugfacts/marijuana
www.justthinktwice.gov
Offers information on many different drugs and ways to prevent use.
www.drugabuse.gov
Offers a variety of research, facts, and statistics on youth marijuana use.
Marijuana and Teens
Gives insight to exactly what is going on when someone uses marijuana
Youth and Marijuana Fact Sheets
Gives insight into when to start talking to youth about marijuana use. This also offers more educational information.

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Marijuana Facts | |
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5 Reasons Why Marijuana is Not Medicine
So far, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has not approved marijuana for medicinal use. To approve a medicine, the FDA requires five criteria to be fulfilled:
1. The drug's chemistry must be known and reproducible.
2. There must be adequate safety studies.
3. There must be adequate and well-controlled studies proving efficacy.
4. The drug must be accepted by well-qualified experts.
5. Scientific evidence must be widely available.
Click here to read the full article by Bertha Madras
LCPN Informative Postcards
SAM = Smart Approaches to Marijuana

Big Marijuana in Colorado
Early Data Reveal Troubling Developments
SAM = Smart Approaches to Marijuana, is an alliance of organizations and individuals dedicated to a health-first approach to marijuana policy.
The article is the report card for Colorado so far in their marijuana legalization journey and early data is revealing troubling developments!
Early Data Reveal Troubling Developments
SAM = Smart Approaches to Marijuana, is an alliance of organizations and individuals dedicated to a health-first approach to marijuana policy.
The article is the report card for Colorado so far in their marijuana legalization journey and early data is revealing troubling developments!
The National Marijuana Initiative: High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Impact Reports

The Rocky Mountain HIDTA Marijuana Impact, Update Report Vol. 5, September 2018.
The first impact reports produced that provide clear findings and supporting data to allow citizens and policy makers alike to look valid data on the impact that legalization of marijuana has had in Colorado.
This updated supplemental report offers new information and data associated to topic areas, such as:
- Traffic Fatalities and Impaired Driving
- Marijuana Use Rates (by age groups)
- Public Health Impacts
- "Black Market" Activity and Investigations
- Societal Impacts (e.g. Crime, tax revenue)
- The Colorado Marijuana Industry
The first impact reports produced that provide clear findings and supporting data to allow citizens and policy makers alike to look valid data on the impact that legalization of marijuana has had in Colorado.
This updated supplemental report offers new information and data associated to topic areas, such as:
- Traffic Fatalities and Impaired Driving
- Marijuana Use Rates (by age groups)
- Public Health Impacts
- "Black Market" Activity and Investigations
- Societal Impacts (e.g. Crime, tax revenue)
- The Colorado Marijuana Industry

An Initial Assessment of Cannabis Production, distribution and consumption in Oregon – August 2018
The report analyzes marijuana production, distribution and consumption in Oregon from socio-economic, public health and law enforcement perspectives.

The Legalization of Marijuana in Colorado: The Impact, Vol. 5, October 2017
A published report detailing the effects on Colorado of marijuana’s legalization. This report covers significant topics such as impaired driving, changing use rates, and the diversion of marijuana outside the state.
A published report detailing the effects on Colorado of marijuana’s legalization. This report covers significant topics such as impaired driving, changing use rates, and the diversion of marijuana outside the state.

Washington State Marijuana Impact Report, Vol. 2, August 2017
A new report was published on the legalization of marijuana in Washington. The report discusses the state’s regulatory system, as well as detailing effects on the state, including environmental harm, impaired driving, and diversion of marijuana.
A new report was published on the legalization of marijuana in Washington. The report discusses the state’s regulatory system, as well as detailing effects on the state, including environmental harm, impaired driving, and diversion of marijuana.

Supplement to The Legalization of Marijuana in Colorado: The Impact, September 2016
The Rocky Mountain HIDTA has released a supplement to their 2016 evaluation of marijuana’s impacts on Colorado. This new report includes updates to the information featured in the 2016 report.
The Rocky Mountain HIDTA has released a supplement to their 2016 evaluation of marijuana’s impacts on Colorado. This new report includes updates to the information featured in the 2016 report.

Seed to Sale Tracking for Commercial Marijuana
"The term 'seed to sale' is often thrown around when discussing tracking marijuana products, but many people are unsure what it means or entails. The NMI’s Deputy Coordinator Dale Quigley has written a brief paper explaining the term and the process involved. The paper also includes a description of different types of tracing systems, and the pros and cons of the seed to sale idea."
"The term 'seed to sale' is often thrown around when discussing tracking marijuana products, but many people are unsure what it means or entails. The NMI’s Deputy Coordinator Dale Quigley has written a brief paper explaining the term and the process involved. The paper also includes a description of different types of tracing systems, and the pros and cons of the seed to sale idea."

Houston HIDTA: Assessment of Marijuana Legalization in Houston
The Houston HIDTA published a new report assessing the potential impacts of marijuana legalization on the state. The report explains why the Houston HIDTA does not support the expansion of access to marijuana, detailing reasons such as increased incidents of drugged driving and rates of youth use, as well as rising THC contents.
The Houston HIDTA published a new report assessing the potential impacts of marijuana legalization on the state. The report explains why the Houston HIDTA does not support the expansion of access to marijuana, detailing reasons such as increased incidents of drugged driving and rates of youth use, as well as rising THC contents.

Marijuana’s Impact on California, 2016
A report was published on the impacts of marijuana in the state of California. All four California HIDTA offices contributed to the report, which has excellent information regarding the current impacts of marijuana, as well as the potential impacts on the state of further expanding access to marijuana.
A report was published on the impacts of marijuana in the state of California. All four California HIDTA offices contributed to the report, which has excellent information regarding the current impacts of marijuana, as well as the potential impacts on the state of further expanding access to marijuana.
Burden of Marijuana Report
Coming soon.