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Cannabis Tip Sheets Series

The National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare (NCSACW) created this four-part tip sheet series for child welfare, SUD treatment, court, and health care professionals to provide an overview of cannabis use, and its effects during the prenatal period, in the home environment, and on adolescent development.

Tip Sheet 1: Navigating the Complexities of Cannabis Use Among Parents and Adolescents in Child Welfare Services

Tip Sheet 1: Navigating the Complexities of Cannabis Use Among Parents and Adolescents in Child Welfare Services

National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare, 2024

Tip Sheet 1 is a broad overview for all professionals working with children, parents... (Read More)

Tip Sheet 2: Cannabis Use During Pregnancy: What Professionals Working with Pregnant Women Need to Know

Tip Sheet 2: Cannabis Use During Pregnancy: What Professionals Working with Pregnant People Need to Know

National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare, 2024

This tip sheet provides information about the effects of cannabis use on fetal and... (Read More)

Tip Sheet 3: Cannabis Use: Considerations for Professionals Working with Children, Adolescents, Parents, and other Family Member...

Tip Sheet 3: Cannabis Use: Considerations for Professionals Working with Children, Adolescents, Parents, and other Family Members Involved in Child Welfare and the Courts

National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare, 2024

This tip sheet outlines the environmental safety and risk concerns for children and... (Read More)

Tip Sheet 4: Cannabis and Youth Involved in the Child Welfare System

Tip Sheet 4: Cannabis and Youth Involved in the Child Welfare System

National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare, 2024

This tip sheet describes the risk of cannabis use on adolescent development and... (Read More)