Marijuana has long been the most commonly used illegal drug in the United States, but how is it affecting families today? Check out the Family Guide Web Site’s series on preventing marijuana use in your family.

“I Tried Marijuana.What Do I Tell My Teen?”
“Dad, did you ever smoke marijuana?” Many people tried marijuana when they were younger. If you were one of them, what do you tell your teen about your past drug use? If you smoked marijuana in your younger years, you might face some conflicting feelings when it comes to answering your teen’s questions. After all, you don’t want to lie. But you also don’t want your teen to think that it’s okay for him to smoke marijuana because you smoked it when you were younger.

High Online: Kids Accessing Drugs on the Internet!
The World Wide Web acts as a megastore where users can purchase almost anything, including illegal substances like marijuana. With about 30 million children in the United States under 18 using the Internet each day,¹ parents and caring adults must be extra careful about their kids’ online activities.

Mom, My Friend Is Using Pot
"Since my best friend started hanging out with Jamie and his friends, she never has time for me. When we finally got together last weekend, she told me she smokes pot with Jamie and other kids from school. She says she has it under control, but I'm really worried. I don't want to be too critical of her or she'll quit talking to me. What can I do?"

Who's Using Marijuana?
Marijuana has long been the most frequently used illegal drug. But what about today’s youths—how many of them are using marijuana? How young are they when they start using the drug? Are some youths more likely than others to use marijuana? Is marijuana use among young people increasing? The latest national survey results provide answers to help parents and caregivers keep a finger on the ever-changing pulse of teen drug use.