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Marijuana

There are stronger forms of marijuana available to adolescents today than in the 1960.  And stronger marijuana means stronger effects.

Research shows that nearly 40 percent of teenagers try marijuana before they graduate high school.

Marijuana has adverse effects on many of the skills for driving a car.  Driving while high leads to car accidents.

Marijuana users may have many of the same respiratory problems that tobacco smokers have, such as chronic bronchitis and inflamed sinuses.

Marijuana smoking affects the brain and leads to impaired short-term memory, perception, judgment and motor skills.

Tips for parents:

• Be a good listener

• Give clear no-use messages about drug and alcohol

• Help your child deal with peer pressure to use drugs

• Get to know your child's friends and parents

• Monitor your child's whereabouts

• Supervise teens activities

• Maintain an open and honest dialogue with your child.

National Institute on Drug Abuse

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