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NATIONAL FAMILIES IN ACTION RELEASES WHITE PAPER ON LEGALIZED MARIJUANA Paper Addresses Impact of Legalized Marijuana on Employers Atlanta, Ga.  March 30, 2015 – What effect will legalized marijuana have on employers?  National Families in Action, a drug policy and education … Continue reading →

Come join us for a light lunch starting at 11:30am at the Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church and the meeting starts at 12noon-2pm. Please RSVP 378-9683, so we can have enough food for everyone. Interested in Prevention issues for our community? … Continue reading →

Spread the Facts. Visit teens.drugabuse.gov Natural Marijuana Rarely used and not desired Grows on its own in nature, with seeds Little-to-no intoxication Slang Terms: Crap, Garbage, Bad Approx. 1% THC, 1% CBD Man-Made Marijuana Most used and desired Chemically manipulated, … Continue reading →

Starting next week 14 marijuana prevention billboards will post around Seattle with the theme “Talk to Your Kids” with 3 different versions featuring Seattle Children’s Hospital doctors. Here is one. We’ll continue to post the others, too. Talk to your … Continue reading →

Teen cannabis users have poor long-term memory in adulthood The hippocampus is important to long-term memory (also known as episodic memory), which is the ability to remember autobiographical or life events. The brain abnormalities and memory problems were observed during the individuals’ … Continue reading →

PART 1        https://youtu.be/DAFF2i5kqeM 2009 Every 15 Minutes, a drunk driving prevention program, organized by San Juan Island EMS for the community of San Juan Island, WA. Schools that participated: Friday Harbor High School & Spring Street International … Continue reading →

     Dear Friends,We recently got word that the FDA has sent warning letters to CBD companies about marketing an unapproved drug. This is the first time FDA has intervened to our knowledge in this way. “Your products are not … Continue reading →

  Some Good Legislation Stuck–Advocacy Matters Now   Good news–there are several good bills that are moving through the legislature and will help substance abuse prevention efforts in Washington. However, many of these are “stuck” and need your support now.   Please … Continue reading →

If someone you know is struggling with substance use, call: Recovery Helpline at 1-866-789-1511

The penalties for marijuana use for those under 21 can be severe. If you are under 21, you can be charged with Minor in Possession. If you have more than 40 grams, it is a Class “C” felony ($10,000 fine … Continue reading →