April 2022

Part 2

Working Together

Making the

Greater Five Towns

Healthy, Safe and

Drug Free Community

PARENT

ACADEMY

As parents and educators, it’s important to know how the peer pressure around “420” can affect your teen.

Talk to them regularly about how drugs can harm their bodies and their growing brains.

What is 420?

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April 20, also known as “420,” is a day popular with many marijuana smokers.

They see this date as an unofficial holiday and celebrate by getting high.

The term “420” originated in the 1970s with a group of California high schoolers who would regularly meet

after school at 4:20 p.m. to smoke weed.

Since then, the amount of THC in marijuana has increased significantly. Higher levels of THC can mean an increased risk for addiction if people are exposing themselves to high doses.

'420' on the Road

Unfortunately, according to a 2018 study, fatal car crashes spike on that date each year.

Even in states that have legalized marijuana for recreational use, driving while under the influence of the drug is still illegal and can be very dangerous.

Marijuana slows reaction time, impairs a driver’s concentration and attention, and reduces hand-eye coordination.

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This video lesson was produced by DEA and Discovery Education's Operation Prevention program.

We are here to ensure you have the

information, resources and support you need.

If you know or suspect your child or teen may be misusing substances, have addictive behavior or may be having mental health issues, please reach out to:

Susan Blauner, Director

Substance Abuse Prevention,

Awareness and Education

516.569.6733

susan.blauner@guraljcc.org

savinglives5townscoalition.org

"bringing about community awareness to address youth mental health and addiction issues and to reduce youth drug and alcohol misuse through education, media advocacy, increased enforcement and changes in policies."

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What is 420?

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