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Marijuana & Youth

Published:
October 20, 2021

chart: Preventing Marijuana Use Among Youth-Guide Framework; Scope, Interventions, Evidence ReviewSAMHSA's recently released [October 2021] resource guide, Preventing Marijuana Use Among Youth, reviews the literature on prevention of marijuana use among youth, distill the research into recommendations for practice, and provide examples of the ways these recommendations can be implemented.

A priority topic for SAMHSA is preventing marijuana use among youth. This guide reviews the related literature and science, examines emerging and best practices, identifies gaps in knowledge, and discusses challenges and strategies for implementation.

Expert panels of federal, state, and non-governmental participants provided input for each guide in this series. The panels included accomplished scientists, researchers, service providers, community administrators, federal and state policy makers, and people with lived experience. Members provided input based on their knowledge of healthcare systems, implementation strategies, evidence-based practices, provision of services, and policies that foster change.

SAMHSA guide Preventing Marijuana Use in Youth
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