Cannabis
Today's marijuana is not safe (or legal) for teens and young adults under age 21. The super high THC levels are associated with IQ loss, increased anxiety, psychosis, and emergency room visits. The brain is still maturing until age 25, and marijuana can hurt its development. Learn more below!
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What Does The Data Show?
How is Cannabis impacting Westport kids?
Again, the good news is that the large majority (95%) of Westport kids in Grades 7-12 are NOT using cannabis. But our 2024 Westport youth survey found that:
●5% of all students 7th-12th used marijuana in the past 30 days
●1% of MS
●9% of all HS students (lower than 2019 state average) ●17% of 12th graders
What are the concerning trends?
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Almost all students (94-95%) report that their parents disapprove of drinking or vaping -- but fewer report their parents disapprove of marijuana use (86% - and only 63% by senior year).
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Overall, most students report that their peers disapprove of substance use (77% disapprove of alcohol, 70% of vaping, but only 63% of marijuana).
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80% of 7th graders perceived some harm in smoking marijuana 1-2X per week and that number dropped to 49% by 12th grade
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Overall, students with IEPs use cannabis 3x more and vape 2x more than students without IEPs
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