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marijuana Resources for Students

Minnesota ATOD Prevention Coalitions

Minnesota is home to a number of coalitions that work to reduce and prevent alcohol and other drug use throughout the state.  This page includes a list of grantees along with their websites. 

Marijua-no Understanding the Changing Culture of Marijuana Use

Maple Grove, MN
February 6, 2012
7:00 - 8:30 PM

A Presentation for Parents of 6th – 12th graders

Marijua-no Understanding the Changing Culture of Marijuana Use

Osseo, MN
January 10, 2012
7:00 - 8:30 PM

A Presentation for Parents of 6th – 12th graders

The Myths of Marijuana Debunked - With Workbook

Video Rental--Not for Purchase

This video provides science and data to help disprove many of the common ideas that support the notion that marijuana is a safe substance. A teacher's workbook is also included with a number of activity sheets.

2008, DVD, 21 Minutes

Please note that video rentals are subject to availability.  To check on current video availability please call 763.712.7634

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MPRC Marijuana Fact Sheet

The use of marijuana can produce adverse physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral effects. It can impair short-term memory and judgment and distort perception.

Program Sharing 2011

October 27, 2011 - October 28, 2011

Program Sharing is Minnesota's premier conference showcasing effective prevention programs, practices and strategies around the issues of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs and related violence (ATOD).

Just Two Talks With Teens Can Reduce Marijuana Use For At Least A Year

June 30, 2011

Researchers from the University of Washington and Virginia Tech have demonstrated that a brief, voluntary conversation with an adult led to up to a 20 percent decrease in marijuana use for teenagers who frequently used the drug.

New CASA Report Finds Adolescent Substance Use at Epidemic Levels

June 29, 2011

CASA’s new national study declares teen smoking, drinking, misusing prescription drugs and using illegal drugs a public health problem of epidemic proportions.

Nearly Three-Quarters of Adult Males Arrested in Minneapolis Test Postive for Illegal Drugs At Time of Arrest

June 15, 2011

Today, Gil Kerlikowske, Director of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) released the 2010 Arrestee Drug Abuse Monitoring Annual Report (ADAM II).  The 2010 report reveals that nearly three-quarters (71 percent) of adult males arrested for crimes ranging from misdemeanors to felonies in Minneapolis tested positive for at least one drug, illustrating the link between drug use and crime and highlighting the importance of Obama Administration drug policies designed to break the cycle of drug use, arrest, incarceration, release, and re-arrest.

How Many Americans Experienced Mental Illness in the Past Year?

Recent data from SAMHSA indicate that 45.1 million adults (19.9 percent) in the United States had mental illness in the past year.  Of those, nearly 20 percent of adults (8.9 million) also had a substance use disorder.  This two-page article examines substance use disorders, suicidal ideation, and mental health statistics on youth.

NIDA InfoFacts: Understanding Drug Abuse and Addiction

Many people do not understand why or how other people become addicted to drugs. It can be wrongfully assumed that drug abusers lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop using drugs simply by choosing to change their behavior. In reality, drug addiction is a complex disease, and quitting takes more than good intentions

Drumming - Native American Youth

Full color 17"x22" poster reads: "You won't see Hilary getting high. You'll find her at the peak of her performance, with a dream of being a musician". My Anti-drug" campaign. It features a 12 year old Native American girl with a drum.

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Pottery - Native American

Full color 17"x22" poster reads: "You won't see Preston getting stoned. You'll find him teaching his cousin pottery". Our Anti-Drug campaign.

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Marijuana: Facts for Teens

This colorful booklet designed for teens, answers some of the most frequently asked questions about marijuana.

Download an electronic version for free (PDF).

Maximum order quantity limited to 20.

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Tips for Teens: Marijuana

ontains information for teens about marijuana, including the way the drug affects the brain, short- and long- term health risks, and signs of marijuana use. Includes statistics about youth marijuana use. Q&A section dispels common myths about marijuana

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Mind Over Matter

Eight booklets come in one packet.  The booklets are about hallucinogens, inhalants, marijuana, meth, nicotine, opiates, steroids, and stimulants.

You can also access these materials online.  Visit the Mind over Matter Website.

Maximum order quantity limited to 50.

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