Marijuana Task Force

The HCADA Marijuana Task Force was formed after the Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey of 2010 showed two disturbing trends:
- an increase in Marijuana use among teenagers in Hillsborough County, and
- a marked decline in youth perception of harm from regular use of marijuana.

The Task Force is currently conducting a needs assessment of current conditions in Hillsborough County around the use of marijuana.

Pro Marijuana Billboard in Portland

In Portland, Oregon, a pro marijuana group has replaced a vandalized billboard with a new billboard that says “The truth cannot be destroyed.”

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Ask Your Elected Officials to Oppose Medical Marijuana

Medical Marijuana: Allows for marijuana edible products (baked goods, butters, sodas, etc…) Allows ID cardholders and caregivers to possess up to 4 ounces and 8 plants (4 ounces is more than some other medi-pot states allow) Allows for minors to qualify with guardian permission Provides a structure for medi-pot users to operate a motor vehicle as… Read more

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Presentations and Sponsor Information from the 2013 Marijuana Summit

Below are the slideshow presentations from our speakers during the Marijuana Summit. Simply click on the presenter’s name to download a copy of their presentation. A HUGE thank you to these wonderful speakers and all who attended the summit! Click HERE to download a copy of our sponsors and their contact information. Alice Mead: The Emergence of Prescription Medications from… Read more

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Teens and Marijuana

“What teenagers have been saying about marijuana recently is worrying experts in the field. The 2012 Monitoring the Future survey of eighth, 10th and 12th graders reports continued high use of the drug, along with a drop in the teens’ perception of its potential harm. At the 12th grade level, for instance, only 44 percent saw regular use… Read more

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Marijuana causes brain damage: study

POT smokers may want to think twice before lighting up their next joint. Australian scientists have proved the long-held suspicion that persistent heavy marijuana use damages the brain’s memory and learning capacity. Researchers also showed for the first time the earlier people developed their cannabis habit, the worse the damage. Scientists from Melbourne’s Murdoch Childrens… Read more

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