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Preventing Marijuana Use Among Youth

Marijuana use among the youth and adults is a major health concern. Early youth marijuana use is associated with :

  • Neuropsychological and neurodevelopmental decline
  • Poor school performance
  • Increased school drop-out rates
  • Increased risk for psychotic disorders in adulthood
  • Increased risk for later depression
  • Suicidal ideation or behavior

Read more about preventing marijuana use among youth in the link below

https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/pep21-06-01-001.pdf

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