What is 420?

Myth has this number associated with all kinds of mysterious events, acts and people.  The truth?

 The use of the symbol “420”-as it turns out, began as an appointed date and time for five friends in the 1970’s to get together and smoke marijuana. It has become a term which is recognized around the world as an enthusiastic endorsement of marijuana use.  Because of this association, April 20-th (or 4/20) is celebrated by marijuana users –often by blatant use of the illegal substance.

The following links offer information  for students, parents and staff who are concerned about a friend, a loved one’s or their own use.

Youth friendly web resources:

http://www.drugabuse.gov/MarijBroch/Marijteens.html

http://teens.drugabuse.gov/mom/mom_mj1.php

Parent resources:

http://www.theantidrug.com/drug-information/marijuana-facts/default.aspx

http://www.drugabuse.gov/MarijBroch/MarijparentsN.html

http://www.drugabuse.gov/ResearchReports/marijuana/

Educator/Staff resources:

http://www.acde.org/educate/Default.htm

http://www.theantidrug.com/drug-information/drug-effects-on-the-brain/default.aspx

http://www.drugabuse.gov/tib/marijuana.html