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Virginia’s laws regarding cannabis are changing and this means that more people are talking about marijuana. Prepare yourself for these conversations.
Goochland Powhatan Community Services is not a legal resource. For up-to-date information regarding the new laws refer to cannabis.virginia.gov
Marijuana can have many negative mental and physical effects on you including decreased athletic performance, making you slower to react when driving, and pregnancy complications. For more information on the risks of marijuana visit SAMHSA’s reference page samhsa.gov/marijuana.
Even with the changing laws, it is still completely illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to use or possess marijuana.
If you are concerned about your child (whether they are already using marijuana or not) visit drugfree.org/article/marijuana-what-you-need-to-know. The National Institute on Drug Abuse also has science-based information on teen drug use at teens.drugabuse.gov.
Using marijuana and other substances to deal with the stresses of life?
To learn about some healthy alternatives, visit the5bridges.com/goochland for free on-demand wellness workshops.
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