Marijuana Abuse
In the 1970s, the baby boom generation was coming of age, and its drug of choice was marijuana. By 1979, more than 60 percent of 12th-graders had tried marijuana at least once in their lives. From this peak, the percentage of 12th-graders who had ... [... more]
National Institute of Drug Abuse |
Tips for Teens: The Truth About Marijuana
SAMHSA's NCADI information on marijuana. Effects of marijuana, marijuana facts, marijuana side effects. THC (the active ingredient in marijuana) affects the nerve cells in the part of the brain where memories are formed. Marijuana can seriously ... [... more]
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Use of Marijuana and Blunts among Adolescents: 2005
In 2005, 6.8 percent of youths aged 12 to 17 used marijuana in the past month, and 3.5 percent had used cigars with marijuana in them ("blunts") in the past month Among youths, past month use of both marijuana and blunts increased with age and . [... more]
Substance Abuse Applied Studies |
Drug Type: Marijuana
Amphetamine; marijuana dipped in formaldehyde or embalming fluid, sometimes laced with PCP and smoked Marijuana from British Columbia; synonymous with any high-grade marijuana from Canada Cigarettes from India (resemble marijuana joints/vehicle ... [... more]
White House Drug Policy |
What You Need to Know About Drugs: Marijuana
Marijuana is the most widely used illegal drug in the United States. Get the facts about it in this article for kids. Marijuana is a mind-altering drug and is considered a hallucinogen if taken in large amounts. Marijuana is smoked in the form of ... [... more]
Kids Health |
Medicinal Marijuana Eases Neuropathic Pain in HIV
Cannabis was well-tolerated, effective when added to existing meds, study finds WEDNESDAY, Aug. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Medicinal marijuana helps relieve neuropathic pain in people with HIV, says a University of California, San Diego, School of ... [... more]
National Library of Medicine |
Adult Marijuana Admissions by Race and Ethnicity: 2000
In 2000, among the 1.5 million adult (18 or older) substance abuse admissions, 154,400 were admitted as primary marijuana abusers A majority of these adult marijuana admissions were White (54 percent), followed by Black (30 percent) Adult ... [... more]
Substance Abuse Applied Studies |
Source: 2005 SAMHSA Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS).
In the Nation as a whole, admission rates to substance abuse treatment facilities increased between 1995 and 2005 for marijuana, methamphetamine/amphetamine, and opiates other than heroin In both 1995 and 2005, methamphetamine/amphetamine ... [... more]
oas.samhsa.gov |
NSDUH Report
The prevalence of past month marijuana use among adolescents (i.e., youths aged 12 to 17) generally decreased from 2002 (8.2 percent) to 2005 (6.8 percent), and then remained constant between 2005 and 2007 The percentage of adolescents who ... [... more]
oas.samhsa.gov |
Marijuana Candy at Family Guide
A new product on the market may make parents double check the candy bowl. It's marijuana-flavored candy, and it already could be in stores near you. It may look like a normal lollipop or candy bar, but it tastes like pot. Manufacturers have said ... [... more]
family.samhsa.gov |
Marijuana and Mental Health - Parents - The Anti-Drug
Research shows that using marijuana can worsen depression and lead to more serious mental health problems. Learn more about marijuana use and depression. What is a limbic system? What does marijuana do to it? Why should parents care? Take a tour ... [... more]
theantidrug.com |
Sara's Quest: Marijuana
Sara's Quest Homepage Inhalants Hallucinogens Marijuana Methamphetamine Nicotine Opiates Steroids Stimulants More Information Facts on Drugs Ask Dr. NIDA Real Stories Parents & Teachers Mind Over Matter Additional Resources Sara's Quest is an ... [... more]
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