Marijuana
U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory: Marijuana Use and the Developing Brain
US Department of Health and Human Services, August 2019 This advisory is intended to raise awareness of the known and potential harms to developing brains, posed by the increasing availability of highly potent marijuana in multiple, concentrated forms. These harms are... read moreMarijuana and Pregnancy
SAMHSA, 2019 Marijuana use during pregnancy can be harmful to a baby’s health and cause many serious problems, including stillbirth, preterm birth, and growth and development issues. This web page provides information on the health risks of marijuana use during... read moreMarijuana IQ Quiz
SAMHSA, 2019 How much do you really know about the effects and risks of marijuana? You might be surprised. Take this quiz to test your marijuana IQ. Click here to view the resource. read moreKnow the Risks of Marijuana
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, May 2019 Marijuana use comes with real risks that can impact a person’s health and life. Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal substance in the U.S. and its use is growing. Marijuana use among all adult... read moreMarijuana Use, Effects, and Public Health Implications
Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies at Brown University & Providence VA Medical Center, 2019 Click the link to view the slides from a recent presentation delivered by Jane Merik, Ph.D. read more
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