Resources We Use and Recommend:
Marijuana Prevention Resources
These are the marijuana prevention resources our team trusts most. From lesson plans to awareness campaigns, each one is designed to support healthy decision-making and open conversations with students, families, and communities. Check out our staff picks:
For Communities and Schools:
Our Marijuana Prevention Programs
Whether you’re leading a classroom, hosting a community event, or supporting families, these marijuana prevention resources are among our top recommendations. Each one is designed to promote healthy decision-making and support meaningful conversations about marijuana use and its risks.
Chemicals in the Community is an educational program that shares the latest data on drug trends in Western Pennsylvania, with a focus on Butler and Beaver Counties.
Youth Marijuana Prevention Project is a classroom education program for 5th – 12th grade that contains several learning objectives depending on the grade level. Common myths about marijuana are examined and PAYS data is used to challenge perceptions of peer use. Students also learn the impact marijuana has on the brain (how it affects memory, motivation, maturity and motor skills), mental health and physical health. Further the importance of physical, mental and spiritual wellness is discussed and skills, such as healthy coping skills and refusal skills are encouraged to make the choice to avoid use of marijuana.
All Stars is a continuum of prevention programs designed to delay the onset of risky behaviors in adolescents and helps students identify positive ideals and future aspirations. Discussions within the classroom and homework assignments completed with parents/guardians help establish positive peer group norms and diminish the pressure to engage in risky behaviors. Students commit to personal standards of behavior and present their commitments to fellow students during the final sessions. The All Stars Core program promotes bonding with family, school, and community and provides students the opportunity to think deeply about their future. This 13-session program is implemented in 6th grade classrooms.
Need help launching a social norms campaign at your school or organization? We can provide technical assistance to guide you through every step—from planning to implementation.
Social norms campaigns are powerful tools that reduce risky behaviors like substance use and gambling by correcting misperceptions about what’s “normal.” By spotlighting healthier behaviors that are more common than people think, these campaigns encourage individuals to make safer choices.
When thoughtfully developed and consistently delivered, social norms campaigns can shift attitudes and create long-lasting behavior change across your community.