Cannabis Awareness and Prevention Toolkit for Reducing Youth Cannabis Use
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to determine if a specific curriculum can encourage middle and high school students to reconsider cannabis use and reduce their consumption. The study will evaluate the Stanford Cannabis Awareness and Prevention curriculum to assess its effectiveness in changing students' intentions and habits. Some students will receive this curriculum, while others will receive a different one or none at all. Middle and high school students enrolled in health classes at participating schools may be suitable for this trial. As an unphased trial, this study offers students the opportunity to contribute to important research that could influence future educational programs.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether participants need to stop taking their current medications.
What prior data suggests that this curriculum is safe for youth?
Research shows that the Stanford Cannabis Awareness and Prevention curriculum educates young people about cannabis. Based on proven educational methods, it uses videos, quizzes, and activities to explain cannabis and its effects.
Specific studies on the safety of this curriculum have not been conducted because it is not a drug or medical treatment. Instead, it serves as a learning tool to increase knowledge and awareness, without the risks associated with medications. It is considered safe for use in schools or educational settings.
Overall, the curriculum helps young people make informed choices about cannabis. It remains safe because it focuses on education rather than physical treatment.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the Stanford Cannabis Awareness and Prevention curriculum because it offers a fresh approach to reducing youth cannabis use. Unlike traditional programs that might focus solely on the dangers of cannabis, this curriculum aims to engage students with interactive and educational content that raises awareness and encourages prevention. By fostering a deeper understanding and promoting informed decision-making, this method could be more effective in helping young people make healthier choices.
What evidence suggests that the Stanford Cannabis Awareness and Prevention curriculum is effective for reducing youth cannabis use?
Research has shown that the Stanford Cannabis Awareness and Prevention program can reduce cannabis use among young people. In this trial, some participants will receive the Stanford Cannabis Prevention and Awareness curriculum, which aims to change perceptions of cannabis and teach refusal skills. It also addresses stress and depression, which can lead to drug use. Teachers and students who have used the program have gained knowledge about the dangers of cannabis. The program aims to delay and prevent cannabis use among youth by educating them about the risks and how to avoid them.13567
Who Is on the Research Team?
Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator
Stanford University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for middle school and high school students who are currently receiving health education at schools that have chosen to participate in the study. There are no specific exclusion criteria, so all students in these settings can potentially join.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants receive the Stanford Cannabis Prevention and Awareness curriculum
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in cannabis use and intention to use cannabis
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Stanford Cannabis Awareness and Prevention curriculum
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Stanford University
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Collaborator