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Talk to Your Teen

Cannabis isn’t for kids

  • In Maryland, only adults 21 and over can legally purchase, possess, and use cannabis.
  • Medical experts agree there are a lot of reasons teens shouldn’t use cannabis.

Preventing Youth Use: Expert Advice for Parents/Caregivers - Dr. Schultz

Preventing Youth Use: Expert Advice for Parents/Caregivers - Dr. Kapunan

As parents and caregivers, you can help prevent teens from using cannabis

Talk to your teens. It may not seem like they’re not listening, but they hear what you’re saying. Studies show that parents are the #1 influence on youth substance use.
 

In​ our guide - PDF - 1.4 MB, you’ll find important information to help you feel more confident starting the conversation —​ learn about what’s legal in Maryland, common forms of cannabis, and how to respond to questions kids may have about cannabis.
 

Additional fact sheet

Cannabis: What Parents and Educators Need to Know - PDF - 745.95 KB​​
Double-sided in English and Spanish