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National Institute on Drug Abuse
Revised November, 1998
Marijuana: Facts for Teens
(Revised)
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institutes of Health
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
NIH Publication No. 98-4037
Printed 1995, Revised November, 1998
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Contents
What is marijuana?
How is marijuana used?
How long does marijuana stay in the user's body?
How many teens smoke marijuana?
Why do young people use marijuana?
What happens if you smoke marijuana?
What are the short-term effects of marijuana use?
Does marijuana affect school, sports, or other activities?
What are the long-term effects of marijuana use?
Does marijuana lead to the use of other drugs?
How can you tell if someone has been using marijuana?
Is marijuana sometimes used as a medicine?
How does marijuana affect driving?
If someone is pregnant and smokes it, will marijuana hurt the baby?
What does marijuana do to the brain?
Can people become addicted to marijuana?
What if a person wants to quit using the drug?
References
For more information on marijuana and other drugs, contact:
National Clearinghouse on Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20847
1-800-729-6686
TDD 1-800-487-4899
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