Resources for parents and caregiver

Research shows that parents and caregivers are the most powerful influence a youth's life

You can prevent and reduce youth marijuana use by:

Educating yourself
Talking early and talking often about making safe and healthy choices
Modeling healthy and safe behaviors
Setting boundaries and ensuring your youth knows you do not condone youth marijuana use

Youth Marijuana Prevention Toolkit: A Guide for Parents, Teachers and Adults (5.9 Mb)
A simple, comprehensive resource for parents and other influential adults on the health and safety effects of youth marijuana use, Washington state's marijuana laws, and popular marijuana products.
Marijuana and Health blogs, Public Health Insider
Know this about Cannabis, Washington State Dept. of Health
Learn About Cannibis, University of Washington Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute
What You Need to Know about Marijuana Use in Teens, CDC
5 things to know about marijuana use while pregnant or breastfeeding (147 Kb), Washington State Dept. of Health
Marijuana and E-Cigarettes: facts teens can use to make healthy choices (408 Kb), Public Health — Seattle & King County