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Marijuana and Youth: The Impact of Marijuana Use on Teen Health and Wellbeing

Date Added: 
March 6, 2024
Publisher: 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
URL: 
Marijuana and Youth: The Impact of Marijuana Use on Teen Health and Wellbeing
Type: 
Meta-analyses, Reviews, and Guidelines
Format: 
Web Page
Keywords 
marijuana
recreational marijuana
adolescents
MeSH 
cannabis
Marijuana Use
Adolescent Health
adolescent
mental health
Parents

RPR Commentary

A concise summary of what is known about use and abuse of marijuana by teenagers. James W. Mold, MD, MPH

Abstract

National Cannabis Awareness Month is observed in April to increase awareness and education about marijuana. While scientists are still learning about the risks and benefits of using marijuana, we know that marijuana use can harm a teen’s health and wellbeing.

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