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Teens Using Marijuana

You’ve likely heard that medical marijuana (cannabis) is being used more and more frequently to treat mental and physical health problems. As its popularity has grown, so has interest in its potential benefits. But with all the noise surrounding medical marijuana, it can be hard to know what it can actually do.
In recent years, edible products containing THC, flavored alcoholic seltzers, and nicotine vapes are marketed to young people with sweet, fruity, and minty flavors. Companies pay influencers and celebrities to endorse them. Plus, the discreet packaging makes it easy to hide from adults.
Big alcohol and tobacco are poised to market marijuana products using tried and true playbooks. Learn what you can do to protect against well-funded marketing tactics aimed at youth in an attempt to get lifetime consumers.
Have you ever wondered if second-hand smoke from marijuana can harm children? Can it show up in a drug test? Learn more about the effects of second-hand and third-hand smoke.
Allowing teens and young adults to use cannabis in your home so that they "learn" what it's like to use it can backfire. Learn more about the potential risks including addiction for youth.
You may face fines, community service or jail time if minors use marijuana in your home. Learn more about social hosting laws and marijuana as well as what you can do to protect your child and yourself.
More drivers are taking to the roads under the influence of marijuana, unaware that their driving skills are impaired. Learn what to look for in terms of impairment and how to keep loved ones safe.
What are the best treatment options for helping youth or adults with a marijuana problem or addiction? Here are four effective therapies to consider when treating Cannabis Use Disorder.
In spite of your concerns, your loved one wants to continue using marijuana. Consider sharing ways in which they can reduce the risks of its use.
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