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CACY’S Core Purpose: To provide Problems Facing Marijuana Legalization tobacco, alcohol, vio- lence and drug preven- Dr. Nora Volkow, Director of hash oil explosions this year com- es motor skills and affects alertness and motivation. Marijuana smokers tion information, edu- the National Institute on Drug pared to 11 last year. also suffer many of the same respira- Abuse (NIDA) has urged law The Ohio Rights Group is trying to cation and coordina- tory problems as cigarette smokers. makers to resist legalizing mari- collect enough signatures to get the tion by bringing to- Scientists at the National Institute on juana, explaining that marijuana Ohio Cannabis Rights Amendment on gether schools, par- Drug Abuse warn that the effects of can act as a gateway drug. Stud- the ballot. Supporters claim no one pot on the developing teenage brain ents, government, law ies show changes that occur in has died of a pot overdose, and that it include the potential of an 8 to 10 enforcement, agencies, the brain chemistry after people has beneficial effects in alleviating use marijuana, alcohol or tobac- point drop in IQ over time. Legalizing business and commu- suffering from certain diseases; alt- marijuana encourages more teenag- co can prime them for harder hough, it does not cure any. nity members who drugs. ers to add another harmful substance work toward making The Office of National Drug Control to their bodies besides cigarettes and Currently, 22 states have legal- our county a healthier, Policy says that legalizing drugs such alcohol. ized medical marijuana including as marijuana would increase availabil- safer place to live. Parents must make clear that mariju- Colorado and Washington who ity and normalize their use, leading to ana is not a harmless drug. Teenagers have legalized for recreational negative health consequences, espe- may think it isn’t bad because states use. Colorado has seen a rise in cially among young people. They also are using it for medical purposes, but Sign up for Know! hash oil explosions and injuries state that marijuana is the second it’s important to explain the danger- Parent Tips caused by people trying to ex- leading substance for which people ous effects. tract THC, the primary drug in receive drug treatment and a major Know! provides parents marijuana, by cooking it in their cause for visits to emergency rooms. (or grandparents and homes. Firefighters in the state Marijuana distorts perception, reduc- other caregivers) with have raced to at least 31 butane twice monthly, FREE Know! Parent Tips via email that contain cur- Quick Tips for Quitting Smoking & Health Benefits rent facts about alcohol, tobacco and other Many people think they will quit ple. You will be more likely to  Your circulation and lung func- drugs, as well as action someday; that there is no big hurry. follow through if you make a tion will improve. So why quit now? Because it is time commitment to others too. Give steps they can take to  You’ll have a better sense of for you to take back control! yourself something to look for- help children resist peer smell and taste. pressure to use. To sign Once you decide to quit here are ward to. Set up a reward or celebration for your first day,  You’ll have less coughing, sinus up, go to http:// some steps to take: week, month without a cigarette. congestion, fatigue and shortness starttalking.ohio.gov/ 1) Pick a day to quit. Get out of breath. parents/ your calendar and pick your 4) Get ready. Get set. Stock up on healthy snacks to help you  You’ll reduce your risk of heart parenttipsignup.aspx “quit” day. Avoid holidays or disease, cancer, lung disease and high-stress times. Quitting is deal with your cravings. As you many other health problems. already stressful, no point in get closer to your quit day, cut  You’ll have more money to making it harder. down on how much you smoke. The night before, throw away spend. 2) Come up with a plan. Decide your cigarettes and matches. if you want to quit all at once, use a nicotine replacement or When you quit, good things happen for join a support group. you: 3) Motivate yourself! Tell peo-  Your blood pressure and pulse rate will decrease. Resources

“Start the Talk” Underage Drinking Interactive Tool http://www.samhsa.gov/underagedrinking/ J U N E 2 0 1 4 The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://www.drugfree.org/

Drug Free Action Alliance https://www.drugfreeactionalliance.org/

Start Talking http://starttalking.ohio.gov/Parents.aspx

National Institute on Drug Abuse http://www.drugabuse.gov/

Too Smart to Start http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/Start.aspx

Brochure- Why Marijuana Should Not Be Legalized http://www.elks.org/dap/pdfs/dap275.pdf

Smart Bet– Problem Gambling https://www.drugfreeactionalliance.org/smart-bet

Drugfree.org Drug Guide– Marijuana http://www.drugfree.org/drug-guide/marijuana/

Marijuana Resource Center http://www.whitehouse.gov/ondcp/marijuanainfo/