A toolkit to educate about cannabis use and its risks for adolescents
Feasibility, Acceptability, and Efficacy of the Cannabis Awareness and Prevention Toolkit
This study is testing a helpful online toolkit called the Cannabis Awareness and Prevention Toolkit (CAPT) that aims to teach teens, parents, and healthcare providers about the risks of cannabis use, so they can make better choices and understand the facts without fear.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10653919 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research develops and evaluates the Cannabis Awareness and Prevention Toolkit (CAPT), an online resource designed to educate adolescents, parents, and healthcare providers about the risks associated with cannabis use. The toolkit includes a comprehensive curriculum with interactive activities, worksheets, and presentations aimed at changing attitudes and reducing misconceptions about cannabis. By focusing on education rather than fear tactics, the program seeks to empower youth with knowledge and coping skills to make informed decisions regarding cannabis use. The effectiveness of this toolkit will be assessed through various methods, including feedback from participants and behavioral changes in cannabis use.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adolescents and young adults, as well as their parents and educators involved in their health education.
Not a fit: Patients who are not adolescents or young adults, or those who are not involved in educational or preventive health efforts regarding cannabis, may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce cannabis use and improve awareness of its risks among adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Previous educational interventions targeting substance use have shown success, indicating that this approach may also be effective for cannabis prevention.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Halpern-Felsher, Bonnie L — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Halpern-Felsher, Bonnie L
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.