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title: "Marijuana – Evidence-Based"
description: "**[Evidence-Based Practices for Preventing Substance Abuse and Mental Health Problems in Older Adults](http://gsa-alcohol.fmhi.usf.edu/Evidence-Based%20Practices%20for%20Preventing%20Substance%20Abuse%20and%20Mental%20Health%20Problems%20in%20Older%20Adults.pdf)** Source: Older Americans Substance Abuse and Mental Health Technical Assistance Center **[TIP 26: Substance Abuse Among Older Adults: Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series 26](http://adaiclearinghouse.net/downloads/TIP-26-Substance-Abuse-Among-Older-Adults-67.pdf)** Source: University of…"
url: "https://kansaspreventioncollaborative.org/resources/marijuana-evidence-based/"
updated: "2022-12-01"
category: "Evidence-Based"
---

# Marijuana – Evidence-Based

**[Evidence-Based Practices for Preventing Substance Abuse and Mental Health Problems in Older Adults](http://gsa-alcohol.fmhi.usf.edu/Evidence-Based%20Practices%20for%20Preventing%20Substance%20Abuse%20and%20Mental%20Health%20Problems%20in%20Older%20Adults.pdf)**
Source: Older Americans Substance Abuse and Mental Health Technical Assistance Center

**[TIP 26: Substance Abuse Among Older Adults: Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series 26](http://adaiclearinghouse.net/downloads/TIP-26-Substance-Abuse-Among-Older-Adults-67.pdf)**
Source: University of Washington Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute

[**Younger Age of First Cannabis Use or Prescription Drug Misuse is Associated with Faster Development of Substance Use Disorders**](https://www.drugabuse.gov/news-events/news-releases/2021/03/younger-age-of-first-cannabis-use-or-prescription-drug-misuse-is-associated-with-faster-development-of-substance-use-disorders?utm_source=daRSS&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=da-researcherdigest)
Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse