The Controversy of Medical Marijuana in HawaiiThe following is a collection of resources, for the complete version please follow the links provided. |
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Legalization of Marijuana: Potential Impact on Youth
(Electronic Article from The American Academy of Pediatrics, June 1, 2004)
This technical report provides historical perspectives on the legal status of marijuana to aid in forming public policy. In addition, the report includes information on the impact that decriminalization and legalization of marijuana could have on adolescents and concerns surrounding medicinal use of marijuana.
K2: Fake Marijuana Can Be Dangerous to Kids Health
(Electronic Article from factoidz, May 1, 2010)
K2 is known as fake pot or fake marijuana and sold with brand names like K2 Blonde, K2 Summit, Spice, Spice Gold, Spice Silver, Spice Diamond, Zohai, Yucatan Fire and Genie and other names. Store owners have said kids are buying so much that they cannot keep it on the shelves. K2 is herbs or spices sprayed with a synthetic product like JWH-018 to supposedly give a high similar to marijuana.
Green on right track to make medicinal pot rules more rigid
(Article from the Star-Advertiser, May 4, 2011)
With most medical marijuana prescriptions being filled for patients in their 20's and 30's, there have been rising concerns about the accountability required to prevent medical marijuana from being exploited and abused. This local article shares about a proposed method to better regulate the distribution of medical marijuana permits. |
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May Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month 
May is Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month, and TeenLine Hawaii's Safe Love campaign is conducting numerous activities to promote awareness throughout the community. Check out www.teenlinehawaii.org and test your knowledge about teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections by taking the quiz featuring questions submitted by Hawaii teens.
Pictured: 2011 Winning Poster by Sean Foster, Kapolei Middle School
Join TeenLine Hawaii and do your part in preventing teen pregnancies amongst our youth through advocacy, education, and action!
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Community Program Highlight |
Ku Aloha Ola Mau
How does a family member support a loved one experimenting with alochol or drugs? Ku Aloha Ola Mau restores meaningful healthy lives for all Hawai'i communities through responsive and responsible action toward present and future needs to prevent and treat addiction. Ku Aloha Ola Mau now offers confidential adult and adolescent assessments by trained professionals. We continue to transform and grow true to our name, which means "stand lovingly and compassionately in everlasting life and health." We stand for those who are struggling to attain recovery, with services given with the utmost Aloha. Ku Aloha Ola Mau has three sites; one on 'Oahu and two on the island of Hawai'i. Call Ku Aloha Ola Mau at 538-0704 or visit www.kualoha.org. |
The Institute For Family Enrichment (TIFFE)
June 13-17, 2011; 9:00-1:00pm
2500 Pali Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96817
Free of charge but limited to 40 students. View the flyer or visit www.tiffe.org for more details.
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Diagnosis (ADAD)
Assessment for Adolescents
July 6-7, 2011; 8:30-4:00pm | Location TBD
$50.00 Registration | 12 ADAD approved CEUs available
Contact Ana Quintal to register: 692-7528
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Release Handbook for Parents