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
