What influences a young person to use or not use a psychoactive drug like cannabis? Does the peer group provide a model, availability, and approval for this behavior? Does the family provide an atmosphere of support for non-use? Can we use the peer group and family values to prevent cannabis use? These questions are explored through the results of a large scale cannabis educational project.
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