What Should You Know? The Impact of Cannabis on Youth
Teenage marijuana use is at its highest level nationally and today's teens are more likely to use marijuana than tobacco.
By Safe & Supportive Schools
Location
Online
Teenage marijuana use is at its highest level nationally and today's teens are more likely to use marijuana than tobacco.
Online
The teen years are a time of growth, exploration, and risk-taking. However, some risk behaviors—such as using marijuana and the triangulum (marijuana, tobacco and e-cigarettes) —can have an adverse effect on a young person’s health and well-being. This series will focus on a variety of topics concerning young people and marijuana use. Topics include:
October 18th – Myths and Realities of Marijuana Use
November 1st – Physical Health Impacts
November 17th – Legalities of Marijuana Use and What Schools Need to Know
March 2nd – Youth Panel - POSTPONED - will be rescheduled
March 16th – Academics and Brain Development
May 22nd – Lesson’s Learned from Other Communities and Youth Panel
This event is co-sponsored by SMCOE TUPE, San Mateo County Public Health, Sequoia Healthcare District, Peninsula Healthcare District, Parent Venture