Parents Guide to Cannabis

How to talk to kids about weed, what to do if your teen uses, and navigating cannabis as a parent.7 articles.

Populations

Cannabis and Older Adults: Risks Seniors Should Know

Seniors face unique cannabis risks from medication interactions, fall danger, and slower THC metabolism. Science-based guide for older adults.

14 min read|Feb 24, 2026
Populations

Healthcare Workers and Cannabis: Nurses, Doctors, and Hidden Use

Nurses, healthcare workers, and weed addiction carry unique risks from licensing to drug testing. Learn how to get help without losing your career.

15 min read|Feb 24, 2026
Populations

LGBTQ+ and Cannabis: Higher Use Rates and Recovery

LGBTQ cannabis use recovery support requires understanding why rates are higher, what minority stress does, and where to find affirming help.

14 min read|Feb 24, 2026
Balanced Cannabis Science

My Kid's Friends Smoke Weed: A Parent's Guide

Your kid's friends smoke weed and you are not sure what to do. Here is how to assess real risk, talk without pushing them away, and set boundaries.

17 min read|Feb 23, 2026
Balanced Cannabis Science

I Smoke Weed But Don't Want My Kids To: Navigating the Hypocrisy

Parent smokes weed but wants kids to wait. This is not hypocrisy. The adult brain vs developing brain distinction is real science, not double standards.

17 min read|Feb 23, 2026
Balanced Cannabis Science

How to Talk to Your Teenager About Weed (Without Losing Them)

How to talk to your teenager about weed using science they can verify, not lectures that backfire. A practical communication guide for parents.

18 min read|Feb 23, 2026
Parenting

My Kid Is Smoking Weed: A Parent's Guide

A teenager smoking weed parent guide for the moment you discover use. Conversation scripts, what not to do, casual vs problematic signs, and when to get help.

16 min read|Feb 23, 2026