National association
produces marijuana fact
sheet
A new fact sheet prepared by
the National Association of
State Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Directors (NASADAD) outlines
national use, addictive
properties and health
effects of marijuana. It
also discusses its negative
consequences for the
economy, as well as
prevention, treatment and
recovery for those who abuse
the substance.
The
fact sheet can be
downloaded from the NASADAD
web site.
From Munchies to Memories:
What the research says about
marijuana
Dr. Jason Kilmer, a research
assistant professor and
assistant director of
health/wellness at
University of Washington,
makes a compelling
presentation on the effects
of marijuana in a recent
session on the topic
presented by Educational
Service District 113 in
Tumwater, Washington.
Dr. Kilmer is a clinical
pyschologist who has been
active in campus outreach
activities related to
alcohol and substance abuse
issues and has in recent
years been a sought-after
speaker at conferences
across the United States.
You may view his
presentation by going to
this page, then clicking
on the link under
List of Recordings
that says
Student Assistance Training
11-22-11. (Flash
player required).
Washington governor files
petition to reclassify
marijuana as Schedule 2 drug
(for treatment)
The petition, filed by Gov.
Chris Gregoire, would
require the Federal Drug
Administration to conduct a
new scientific review and
analysis of recent advances
in Cannabis research since
the last time the FDA
reviewed the matter in 2006.
Read more.
Another view: Former
White house drug czar
advisor says making
marijuana Schedule 2 will do
little
"... as recently as this
past summer, the FDA ruled
that raw marijuana—which
contains hundreds of unknown
components—did not meet its
general standards of safety
and efficacy. And the drug
failed an exhaustive
eight-factor scientific
analysis that examined
hundreds of studies on the
plant's health effects."
- Dr. Kevin A. Sabet,
writing his reaction in
The Fix.
Facts about marijuana
A new two-page fact sheet
prepared by NW HIDTA
examines use and addiction,
health, treatment, impaired
driving and other aspects of
marijuana use and its
impacts on the state of
Washington. The fact sheet
cites numerous studies and
articles as source material.
For instance, did you know
that while 23 percent of
Washington school students
who do not use marijuana
score Cs, Ds and Fs on grade
reports, 51 perecent of
those who use pot received
mostly Cs, Ds and Fs?
Download the fact sheet.
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