With the rise of legal weed, drug education moves from ‘don’t’ to ‘delay’

With the rise of legal weed, drug education moves from ‘don’t’ to ‘delay’

 

Drug prevention education in schools has evolved significantly since the “Just Say No” days of the ’80s — and now typically takes an approach that’s more appropriate for the era of ubiquitous weed access. It’s one that emphasizes decision-making and critical thinking skills instead of abstinence.

By: Carrie Feibel

This resource was published on Aug 21, 2020 and was last updated on Jan 26, 2022

AUTHOR(s): Carrie Feibel

SOURCE: NBC News


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