Below are a collection of “copycat edibles” (there are more, this is just a selection from reliable sources). These are THC edibles created in packaging intended to look like regular snacks. People may not be able to tell the difference at a glance. It’s also very important to know that these items have high concentrations of THC, and may be laced with other substances, like fentanyl.
Read MoreWe recently watched this webinar hosted by KNOW2PREVENT, and found it to be very informative, in particular in it's balanced look at the issues. Please click through for a recording of the webinar, as well as the presentation slides. You can’t prevent what you don’t know. . .
Read MoreAs a junior in high school, I have sat through many assemblies covering topics varying from Halloween safety to social media addiction. Students crowd together in the gym or the auditorium and, oftentimes, only half-listen to the speaker. Once we file out of the room and find our friends, we discuss which classes we got to miss. Most of these assemblies have blended together in my mind, and I can’t tell one from the other.
Read MoreOn October 5, 2021, former NBA star, Chris Herren, spoke to all 9th - 12th graders at PMHS about substance abuse, self-esteem, and taking care of one another. The night before, Chris addressed the Pelham community with a related message of overcoming adversity and challenging parents to “ask why” if their children come home high. Click here for an article by the Pelham Examiner covering the student assembly.
Read MoreMarijuana use is on the rise, particularly via vaping. More states are legalizing marijuana for adults, but the Surgeon General says the dangers of use among teens are increasing. Read here to learn more. . .
Read MoreOn Thursday evening, March 7, nearly 60 parents, school administrators, mental health professionals and a few high school students gathered at The Manor Club in Pelham, NY to discuss the effects of marijuana on the teenage brain.
Read MoreMarijuana use exacerbates the risk of mental illness when there is also a family history.
Read MoreThe marijuana our kids are using is stronger than anything before, and research is trying to catch up on what that means as far as outcomes.
Read MoreThis article by Malcom Gladwell raises the question—do we know enough before making this decision?
Read MoreGetting help for a young person with a mental health disorder or a substance use problem is hard. It’s even harder when these disorders occur in the same person.
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