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Is Marijuana A Gateway Drug Is Marijuana A Gateway Drug

Research Report Series from The National Institute on Drug Abuse

According to a research report published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, "Some research suggests that marijuana use is likely to ...

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0 Research-Report-Research-Report jplist-topic-gateway-drug jplist-topic-pot jplist-topic-marijuana 0 277539 277539 According to a research report published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, "Some research suggests that marijuana use is likely to precede use of other licit and illicit substances and the development of addiction to other substances."Read the full report here.

Is Marijuana A Gateway Drug

Research Report

According to a research report published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, "Some research suggests that marijuana use is likely to precede use ...

Statement from the FDA on Synthetic Marijuana Statement from the FDA on Synthetic Marijuana

Significant Health Risk Warning - July 19, 2018

For Immediate Release:July 19, 2018Statement From: Commissioner of Food and Drugs - Food and Drug AdministrationScott Gottlieb M.D."The ...

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1 Government-Update-Government-Update jplist-topic-FDA jplist-topic-Synthetic-Marijuana 0 297287 297287 For Immediate Release:July 19, 2018Statement From: Commissioner of Food and Drugs - Food and Drug AdministrationScott Gottlieb M.D."The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has become aware of reports of severe illnesses and deaths resulting from the use of synthetic cannabinoid (marijuana) products that have been contaminated with brodifacoum, a very long-acting anticoagulant commonly used in rat poison. These unapproved products are being sold in convenience stores and gas stations as substitutes for marijuana under names such as "K2" and "Spice." Use of these illegal products pose significant public health concerns for both individuals who may use the contaminated products and the U.S. blood supply, as there is the potential for contamination of blood products donated by those individuals who have used these substances."Read the full statement

Statement from the FDA on Synthetic Marijuana

Government Update

For Immediate Release:July 19, 2018Statement From: Commissioner of Food and Drugs - Food and Drug AdministrationScott Gottlieb M.D."The U.S. Food and ...

What are synthetic cannabinoids? What are synthetic cannabinoids?

From the National Institute on Drug Abuse

This article from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (updated in January 2018) explains the facts about synthetic marijuana, the effects ...

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2 Government-Update-Government-Update jplist-topic-K2 jplist-topic-spice jplist-topic-Synthetic-Marijuana 0 297288 297288 This article from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (updated in January 2018) explains the facts about synthetic marijuana, the effects on the brain and body and their addictive properties.Read the full article

What are synthetic cannabinoids?

Government Update

This article from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (updated in January 2018) explains the facts about synthetic marijuana, the effects on the ...

What a scientist suggests you tell your kids... What a scientist suggests you tell your kids...

PBS News Hour - Elizabeth D-Amico Rand Corporation

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What a scientist suggests you tell your kids about legal marijuana

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Marijuana Use by Adolescents and Potential Loss... Marijuana Use by Adolescents and Potential Loss...

eBook from the Environmental Resource Center

This eBook from the Environmental Resource Center focuses on the relationship between marijuana use and the loss of intelligence in ...

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4 eBook-eBook jplist-topic-Adolescents jplist-topic-marijuana jplist-topic-Marijuana-And-Adolescents 0 297297 297297 This eBook from the Environmental Resource Center focuses on the relationship between marijuana use and the loss of intelligence in adolescents.

Marijuana Use by Adolescents and Potential Loss of Intelligence

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This eBook from the Environmental Resource Center focuses on the relationship between marijuana use and the loss of intelligence in adolescents.

Marijuana, Short, Clear and No Spin Marijuana, Short, Clear and No Spin

eBook from the Environmental Resource Council

Marijuana, Environmental Resource Council, 2019. This eBook is a good overview of marijuana and it's health consequences.

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5 eBook-eBook jplist-topic-marijuana 0 297298 297298 Marijuana, Environmental Resource Council, 2019.  This eBook is a good overview of marijuana and it's health consequences.

Marijuana, Short, Clear and No Spin

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Marijuana, Environmental Resource Council, 2019. This eBook is a good overview of marijuana and it's health consequences.

5 Myths About Marijuana Addiction 5 Myths About Marijuana Addiction

Infographic from HealthStreet by Jared Rosenthal

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5 Myths About Marijuana Addiction

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5 Myths of Marijuana 5 Myths of Marijuana

Marijuana Myths & Facts Published by Health Street (Jared Rosenthal) in 2016

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7 Infographic-Infographic 0 587300 587300 Marijuana Myths & Facts Published by Health Street (Jared Rosenthal) in 2016

5 Myths of Marijuana

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Marijuana Myths & Facts Published by Health Street (Jared Rosenthal) in 2016

Marijuana and heart health: What you need to know Marijuana and heart health: What you need to know

Published by Harvard Medical

From the 2022 article published on Harvard Medical, "In many states in this country, you can legally use marijuana. Smoking is the fastest ...

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8 Article-Article jplist-topic-Health jplist-topic-Heart jplist-topic-marijuana 0 297292 297292 From the 2022 article published on Harvard Medical, "In many states in this country, you can legally use marijuana. Smoking is the fastest way to feel the effects of marijuana, which is derived from the Cannabis sativa plant. Yet marijuana smoke contains many of the same toxins, irritants, and carcinogens found in cigarette smoke - a known contributor to heart disease as well as cancer."Read the full article

Marijuana and heart health: What you need to know

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From the 2022 article published on Harvard Medical, "In many states in this country, you can legally use marijuana. Smoking is the fastest way to ...

What you need to know to talk with your teen... What you need to know to talk with your teen...

From the Partnership for Drug Free Kids

From the Talk Kit prepared by Partnership for Drug Free Kids on what you need to know to talk to teens about marijuana: Marijuana - legal ...

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9 eBook-eBook jplist-topic-marijuana jplist-topic-parenting jplist-topic-teenager 0 297294 297294 From the Talk Kit prepared by Partnership for Drug Free Kids on what you need to know to talk to teens about marijuana: Marijuana - legal or otherwise - is a hot topic. It's more important than ever for parents to protect their kids' health and development by addressing this issue early and often....Here, you'll learn how to set the stage to have an open dialogue with your teen - about any issue, but marijuana in particular. Your teens are likely asking you some tough questions and challenging you on the topic of marijuana. We've worked with top experts in health and parenting to help you talk with your teen

What you need to know to talk with your teen about marijuana

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From the Talk Kit prepared by Partnership for Drug Free Kids on what you need to know to talk to teens about marijuana: Marijuana - legal or ...

Learn About Marijuana Risks Learn About Marijuana Risks

Article from SAMHSA

According to SAMHSA, "Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal substance in the U.S. and its use is growing. Marijuana use among all ...

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10 Article-Article jplist-topic-addiction jplist-topic-Cannabis jplist-topic-Drugs jplist-topic-Health jplist-topic-marijuana jplist-topic-pot jplist-topic-Risk jplist-topic-Thc 0 298997 298997 According to SAMHSA, "Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal substance in the U.S. and its use is growing. Marijuana use among all adult age groups, both sexes, and pregnant women is going up. At the same time, the perception of how harmful marijuana use can be is declining. Increasingly, young people today do not consider marijuana use a risky behavior."This article explains the negative long-term effects of marijuana use. Read the full article

Learn About Marijuana Risks

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According to SAMHSA, "Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal substance in the U.S. and its use is growing. Marijuana use among all adult age ...

Marijuana Can be Addictive: Who Gets Hooked and... Marijuana Can be Addictive: Who Gets Hooked and...

Article from Healthline by R. Sam Barclay

According to R. Sam Barclay, "Marijuana use isn't going away. A 2013 Study concluded that 6,600 people in the United States become ...

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11 Article-Article jplist-topic-Addict jplist-topic-addiction jplist-topic-Drugs jplist-topic-Facts jplist-topic-marijuana jplist-topic-pot 0 299016 299016 According to R. Sam Barclay, "Marijuana use isn't going away. A 2013 Study concluded that 6,600 people in the United States become marijuana users every day. The number might be higher now because of the states that have legalized cannabis in recent years. In fact, marijuana use among senior is even rising."This article discusses the rise in medical marijuana usage, and how to tell when use becomes abuse.  Read the full article

Marijuana Can be Addictive: Who Gets Hooked and Why

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According to R. Sam Barclay, "Marijuana use isn't going away. A 2013 Study concluded that 6,600 people in the United States become marijuana users ...

Does marijuana use affect driving? Does marijuana use affect driving?

Article from NIDA

From NIDA, "Marijuana significantly impairs judgment, motor coordination, and reaction time, and studies have found a direct relationship ...

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12 Article-Article jplist-topic-Driving jplist-topic-marijuana 0 345387 345387 From NIDA, "Marijuana significantly impairs judgment, motor coordination, and reaction time, and studies have found a direct relationship between blood THC concentration and impaired driving ability."This article explains how marijuana use can impair someone's driving abilities. Read the full article

Does marijuana use affect driving?

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From NIDA, "Marijuana significantly impairs judgment, motor coordination, and reaction time, and studies have found a direct relationship between ...

What Is Cannabis Use Disorder? What Is Cannabis Use Disorder?

Article from VeryWell Mind by Elizabeth Hartney, BSc., MSc., MA, PhD

According to Elizabeth Hartney, "Cannabis use disorder (CUD) is a diagnosis given for problematic marijuana use. CUD was introduced in the ...

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13 Article-Article jplist-topic-addiction jplist-topic-Cannabis jplist-topic-Disorder jplist-topic-marijuana jplist-topic-Withdrawal 0 374468 374468 According to Elizabeth Hartney, "Cannabis use disorder (CUD) is a diagnosis given for problematic marijuana use. CUD was introduced in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition or DSM 5. (The previous DSM edition separated problematic use into two different disorders: cannabis abuse and cannabis dependence.) Cannabis use disorder affects roughly 10% of the 193 million cannabis users in the world.1 The diagnosis captures the possibility that people can be negatively impacted by marijuana use without necessarily being addicted. However, it also has room to recognize cannabis addiction if it occurs."This article defines cannabis use disorder and describes its symptoms.Read the full article

What Is Cannabis Use Disorder?

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According to Elizabeth Hartney, "Cannabis use disorder (CUD) is a diagnosis given for problematic marijuana use. CUD was introduced in the Diagnostic ...

Heavy Marijuana Use Affects Learning and Social... Heavy Marijuana Use Affects Learning and Social...

Article from VeryWell Mind by Buddy T

Buddy T explains, "Numerous scientific research studies have shown that heavy marijuana use can negatively affect a person's learning ...

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14 Article-Article 0 374475 374475 Buddy T explains, "Numerous scientific research studies have shown that heavy marijuana use can negatively affect a person's learning abilities and social skills. The studies suggest that a person who smokes marijuana every day may be functioning at a reduced intellectual level even during periods of brief abstinence."This article talks about the negative impact heavy marijuana use can have on intellect and social functioning.Read the full article

Heavy Marijuana Use Affects Learning and Social Skills

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Buddy T explains, "Numerous scientific research studies have shown that heavy marijuana use can negatively affect a person's learning abilities and ...

If Parents Use Marijuana, Children Are More... If Parents Use Marijuana, Children Are More...

Article from Healthline by Amy Jamieson

Amy Jamieson says, "According to a new study, recent and past use of marijuana by parents was associated with increased risk of marijuana, ...

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15 Article-Article jplist-topic-Children jplist-topic-marijuana jplist-topic-parents 0 374531 374531 Amy Jamieson says, "According to a new study, recent and past use of marijuana by parents was associated with increased risk of marijuana, tobacco, and alcohol use by the children living under their roof." This article talks about the increased likelihood of marijuana use in children whose parents also use marijuana. Read the full article

If Parents Use Marijuana, Children Are More Likely to Use It, Too

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Amy Jamieson says, "According to a new study, recent and past use of marijuana by parents was associated with increased risk of marijuana, tobacco, ...

Weed vaping soars among teenagers, doubling since... Weed vaping soars among teenagers, doubling since...

Article from NBC News by Erika Edwards

According to Erika Edwards, "In just one year's time - between 2018 and 2019 - the percentage of high school seniors who reported vaping ...

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16 Article-Article jplist-topic-marijuana jplist-topic-teenager jplist-topic-Vaping jplist-topic-Weed 0 374622 374622 According to Erika Edwards, "In just one year's time - between 2018 and 2019 - the percentage of high school seniors who reported vaping pot within the past month rose from 7.5 percent to 14 percent."This article goes over a study that shows that marijuana vaping doubled in just one year.Read the full article

Weed vaping soars among teenagers, doubling since 2018

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According to Erika Edwards, "In just one year's time - between 2018 and 2019 - the percentage of high school seniors who reported vaping pot within ...

How the Brain Responds to Marijuana How the Brain Responds to Marijuana

From the National Institute for Drug Abuse for Teens website, this informational video explains how drugs change the way the brain works.

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17 Video-Video 0 587288 587288 From the National Institute for Drug Abuse for Teens website, this informational video explains how drugs change the way the brain works.

How the Brain Responds to Marijuana

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From the National Institute for Drug Abuse for Teens website, this informational video explains how drugs change the way the brain works.

Teenage Use of Marijuana Infographic Teenage Use of Marijuana Infographic

Statistics from the National Institute on Drug Abuse

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