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” I have often advocated using all legal means to defeat pot initiatives before they reach the ballot. In addition to bogus signatures that should be invalidated, petitions used to gather signatures are often filled with outright lies that can … Continue reading →

Marijuana-infused cookie sends Oregon boy to hospital Jessica Hart, 30, of Klamath Falls said her 8-year-old son, Jackson, became sick and had to go to the hospital when he ate a marijuana-infused cookie he found on the ground. (Jessica Hart) PrintEmail … Continue reading →

Every Conversation Counts You are the most powerful influence in your child’s life. More than friends. More than TV. More than celebrities. And that’s why it’s important that they hear from you about marijuana and alcohol use. Talking with your … Continue reading →

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Author: Wendy Sue Swanson, MD, MBE Seattle Mama Doc Seattle Children’s Hospital Hear me straight: we don’t want anyone addicted to tobacco products. No question it’s an ugly habit and a terribly complex addiction. Expensive, detrimental to health, so very ugly… So … Continue reading →

Yes, Marijuana is Addictive.  A user may feel the urge to smoke marijuana again and again to re-create the “high.” Repeated use could lead to addiction—which means the person has trouble controlling their drug use and often cannot stop even though … Continue reading →

A couple of thoughts from our friend, motivational speaker and advocate for healthy youth, Monte Stiles. Monte Stiles served his entire professional career of 28 years as a state and federal prosecutor. For the past 24 years, as an Assistant United … Continue reading →

Teens Who Use Marijuana at Risk of Schizophrenia In a preclinical study, researchers from Western University in Ontario, Canada, studied the effects of long-term exposure to THC in both adolescent and adult rats. They found changes in behavior as well … Continue reading →

National Drug & Alcohol Facts WeekSM links students with scientists and other experts to counteract the myths about drugs and alcohol that teens get from the internet, TV, movies, music, or from friends. It was launched in 2010 by scientists at … Continue reading →

  National Family Partnership would like to thank all of the participants in the 2015 National Red Ribbon Photo Contest. We received hundreds of wonderful entries and over a quarter of a million votes in support of the contest photos. We are delighted to announce … Continue reading →