Immediate medical danger, overdose, violence, or life-threatening emergency? Call 911. Suicide or mental-health crisis? Call or text 988.

For parents and caregivers

Teen THC Impact Assessment

Move beyond the argument over cannabis and assess this teen’s pattern: function, potency, safety, school, mood, honesty, and family alignment.

Evaluate the individual impact of cannabis or high-potency THC without reducing the conversation to ideology.

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1THC use has become more frequent, more potent, harder to track, or more expensive.
2Sleep, mood, motivation, memory, attendance, grades, athletics, or relationships have changed.
3There is vaping, driving after use, use at school, unknown products, or mixing with other substances.
4The teen becomes unusually defensive, secretive, dishonest, or aggressive when use is discussed.
5Attempts to reduce or stop have not lasted, or discomfort appears when the teen is not using.
6THC appears to serve an emotional function such as sleep, relief, belonging, escape, or regulation.
7Parents or caregivers are divided about the seriousness of the issue or the limits to set.
8There are concerning anxiety, depression, paranoia, unusual thinking, self-harm, or major behavior changes.

Common questions

Does any teen cannabis use mean addiction?

No. This tool focuses on the individual pattern, impact, developmental context, safety, and need for professional assessment.

What if there are severe psychiatric symptoms?

Seek prompt qualified evaluation. Call 911 for immediate danger or a life-threatening emergency, and call or text 988 for suicide or mental-health crisis support in the United States.

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