Teens smoke marijuana
Teens smoke marijuana
Marijuana use among teens is a concern due to its potential negative effects on the developing brain. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, about 15% of teens report using marijuana in the past month[1]. Marijuana use during adolescence and young adulthood may harm the developing brain, leading to difficulty thinking and problem-solving, problems with memory and learning, and other negative effects[2]. Many states allow recreational use of marijuana, which has contributed to an increase in teenage marijuana use[3]. It is important for parents to talk with their teens about marijuana use[4], and for teens to understand the potential long-term effects such as difficulty remembering, multitasking, paying attention, coughing more frequently, getting more lung infections, and getting lung scarring
