Changing cannabis policies and social work: Implications for students, families, and schools
School Social Work Journal
; 45(2):34-60, 2021.
Article
in English
| APA PsycInfo | ID: covidwho-2275706
ABSTRACT
State laws governing recreational and medicinal cannabis use are trending toward legalization, which has implications for school social workers and the students, families, and communities they serve. The patchwork of policies and conflicting public opinion sends mixed messages to youth and families who may lack sufficient information regarding risks of adolescent cannabis use. This article will explore topics relevant to legalization of cannabis including medical versus recreational use, racial overtones in marijuana policy, effects on student cognitive development and mental health, child welfare involvement, disparities in school discipline, criminal record expungement, and school-based cannabis prevention programs. The article will conclude with a summary of recommendations for schools. This article is a product of the research conducted by the Health Education and Leadership Scholars planning team at the University of Illinois for a policy-practice conference that was cancelled due to COVID-19. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)
cannabis policy; health disparities; marijuana legalization; parenting; racism; school mental health, *Cannabis, *Marijuana Legalization, *Mental Health, *Policy Making, *Social Casework, Educational Administration, Family, High School Students, Health Disparities, Parenting, Adolescent Behavior, Social Processes & Social Issues [2900], Educational & School Psychology [3500], Human Adolescence (13-17 yrs), us
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English
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School Social Work Journal
Year:
2021
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Article
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