Cannabis Isn't for Kids

In Maryland, only adults 21 and over can legally purchase, possess, and use cannabis. Medical experts agree there are a lot of reasons teens shouldn't use cannabis. As parents and caregivers, you can help prevent teens from using cannabis.

Talk to your teens. It may not seem like they’re not listening, but they hear what you’re saying. Studies show that parents are the #1 influence on youth substance use.

Visit the Maryland Cannabis Administration to learn more and download the free 'Talking to Teens About Cannabis Use' guide.

In​ the guide, you’ll find important information to help you feel more confident starting the conversation —​ learn about what’s legal in Maryland, common forms of cannabis, and how to respond to questions kids may have about cannabis.

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• Talk to Your Teen

• Prevent Accidental Consumption​

• ​Smoke-free Spaces

• ​Drugged Driving​​

• ​Printable ​Fact Sheets​​

• ​Resources & Helplines

​Adult-Use Questions?​

• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​What's Legal​

• ​Guide to Responsible Use

• Dispensary Do's and Don'ts

• FAQs on Legalization