Its 4/20… Have You Talked to Your Children About Marijuana?

Fast Facts About Teen Marijuana Use:

• 1 in 6 teenagers who try marijuana will become addicted
• Marijuana use affects attention, memory, coordination, & judgment, which could impact your child’s performance in school & sports
• Marijuana use during the teenage years can permanently affect brain growth & development
• Today’s marijuana is much stronger than it was 30 years ago…
  • Its potency has increased from ~4% THC  in the 1980s to ~14.5% THC currently

Teens receive mixed messages about marijuana almost every day. Have a conversation with your son/daughter today about the dangers of teen marijuana use.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Traditi, LMHC

Student Assistance Counselor

Irvington High School & Middle School

Phone: 914-269-5469