Marijuana is the most frequently used illegal drug in the United States. Over 83 million Americans over the age of 12 have tried marijuana.

About 60% of kids who use drugs use only marijuana; 25% use it 20+ days/month.

1 in 6 10th graders report they are current marijuana users.

Marijuana potency increased last year to the highest level in more than 30 years.

To find a drug rehab center near you:
www.drug-rehabs.org/drug-statistics.php#marijuana

To educate yourself on slang for marijuana:
parentingteens.about.com/cs/marijuana/l/
bldicmarijuana.htm

Your teen is far less likely to use pot if you talk early and often about the risks of drug abuse. Teens cite their parents as one of the largest influences in their decision not to use drugs. Don't avoid the conversation if you smoked pot as a teen. Help them learn from your mistakes and tell them you love them too much to let them do anything that would harm them. Make it clear that use of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs is unacceptable in your family. Don't be afraid to ask where your kids are going, who they'll be with and what they will be doing. Get to know your kids' friends (and their parents). Remind your teen how important she is to you, say "I love you" often. Help your teen understand that you will do anything to protect her from tobacco, alcohol, marijuana or other drugs (taken in part from theantidrug.com). Consider purchasing a drug testing kit (available now at most drug stores) to give your teen a reason to say no. "I can't...my parents drug test me."