Research
The 1998 Higher Education Act’s drug provision states that people with drug convictions cannot receive federal financial aid for a period of time determined by the type and number of convictions…
The Hope Scholarship Credit, which allows for income tax deductions for people paying college tuition and fees. The credit allows taxpayers to take up to a $1,000 credit for tuition and additional credits for related expenses. It specifically excludes the credit for students who were convicted of a drug offense during the tax year in question, or their parents paying the bills.
Levels of THC Reach New Heights
Levels of THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, have reached the highest-ever amounts since scientific analysis of the drug began in the late 1970s… more than a doubling in the potency of the drug since that time.
—National Drug Control Policy
“Baby boomer parents who still think marijuana is a harmless substance need to look at the facts. Marijuana potency has grown steeply over the past decade, with serious implications in particular for young people, who may be not only at increased risk for various psychological conditions, cognitive deficits, and respiratory problems, but are also at significantly higher risk for developing dependency on other drugs, such as cocaine and heroin than are non-smokers.”
—John Walters, Director of National Drug Control Policy and the White House “Drug Czar” expressing serious concerns regarding this trend.
"The increases in marijuana potency are of concern since they increase the likelihood of acute toxicity, including mental impairment. Particularly worrisome is the possibility that the more potent THC might be more effective at triggering the changes in the brain that can lead to addiction; however, more research is needed to establish this link between higher THC potency and higher addiction risk.”
—Dr. Nora Volkow, Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse
Resources
American Council for Drug Education
The American Council for Drug Education is a substance abuse prevention and education agency that develops programs and materials based on the most current scientific research on drug use and its impact on society.
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
NIDA's mission is to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction. Preventing Drug Use among Children and Adolescents: A Research-Based Guide for Parents, Educators, and Community Leaders, Second Edition
Not My Kid
When you get a group of parents together you are bound to hear comments like "my son never listens to me anymore" or "I don't understand why she acts like this."
Research shows that two of the most influential factors in youth and adolescent behavior are their parents and their peers. But if you are a parent, chances are you have probably felt like your message falls on deaf ears from time to time.
That's why Not My Kid, Inc. introduced Clear Choices, a program designed by teens for teens. Through Clear Choices young men and women ages 15 to 22 share their stories of addiction, depression, eating disorders, attempted suicide and…stories of success.
Students Against Destructive Decisions
SADD's mission simply stated is to provide students with the best prevention and intervention tools possible to deal with the issues of underage drinking, other drug use, impaired driving and other destructive decisions.
The Partnership for a Drug Free America
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America is a nonprofit organization that unites parents, renowned scientists and communications professionals to help families raise healthy children. Best known for its research-based national public education programs, the Partnership motivates and equips parents to prevent their children from using drugs and alcohol, and to find help and treatment for family and friends in trouble. The centerpiece of this effort is an online resource center at drugfree.org, featuring interactive tools that translate the latest science and research on teen behavior, addiction and treatment into easy to understand tips and tools.
White House Drug Policy
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), a component of the Executive Office of the President, was established the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988. The site covers policy, treatment and links to state and local treatment options.