Marijuana continues to be a controversial topic as more states accept the medical and recreational use of the drug. Yet what's going on in the mind of young users? Though many have written marijuana off as a relatively harmless drug, a recent study shows that smoking this drug, particularly...
The messages surrounding marijuana use are, to say the least, a mixed bag. There are those who support legalization and those who vehemently oppose the idea. There are those who tout cannabis' medical benefits and those who declare it a gatewa...
Teens are consequently affected by marijuana if the illegal substance is found in their possession or if a teen is under the influence of the drug. Teens that use marijuana or other highly used drugs could face up to 1 year in prison and a minimum fine of $1,000 dollars for first convic...
The Dangers of Marijuana 1. Is marijuana use like having a glass of wine? There are a lot of comparisons made between marijuana and alcohol. They’re actually very different substances. We know that with alcohol if you drink to the point of intoxication for long enough, you’re going to ...
Although a matter of debate, many studies have suggested that marijuana use during the teen years, when the brain is still developing, can have lasting effects on cognitive functions, including learning and memory, by acting on receptors that control the normal development of the brain. ...
Frequent marijuana use can have a significant negative effect on the brains of teenagers and young adults, including cognitive decline, poor attention and memory, and decreased IQ. Psychology and public health experts claim that regularcannabisuse, which they consider once a week, is not safe and...
While teen marijuana use is not to be encouraged, the real "gateway drug" risk might be from abusing prescription opioids and stimulants, like OxyContin, Vicodin and Adderall, or with inhalant drug use. These have strong addictive properties and more accessible to teens. 1908 Words 8 Pages ...
According to a nationwide survey conducted in 2009, 7 percent of eighth-graders reported using marijuana, along with 16 percent of tenth-graders and 21 percent of twelfth-graders. In addition to getting high, these pubescent potheads are heightening their risk for car accidents, respiratory ...
Vaping Associated with Teen Marijuana Use, Binge Drinking According to the findings, teens who used nicotine, either via vaping or smoking cigarettes, had a higher likelihood of smoking weed and binge drinking. This was especially true among teens who had the highest use levels of nicotine for ...
At the same time, marijuana use has held steady as it remains more popular than cigarettes and, in a piece of good news, misuse ofopioid painkillerslike OxyContin has actually dropped among adolescents. In 2017, more than 1 in 4 high school seniors said they've vaped during the past year...