Marijuana Won’t Get You There

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Marijuana Facts

Brain Health

Studies show an increased risk of mental health concerns and symptoms such as, hallucination, delusions, and suicide, especially in youth
Difficulty learning
Memory issues
Addiction risk is 1 in 6 when use begins before age 25
Permanent intelligence quotient (IQ) loss

Ambition and Future

Difficulties with reasoning, judgement, and ability to do schoolwork
Regular users are less likely to finish H.S. or attend college
Impaired driving
Relationship problems
Suspension or expulsions for violating school policies or Legal issues if arrested

Body Health:

Reduced coordination
Slowed athletic performance
Lung disease and illness when smoked or vaped
FDA has not approved use of marijuana as medicine

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Sources

CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/cannabis/health-effects/cannabis-and-teens.html
Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM): https://learnaboutsam.org/mental-health/
SAMHSA: https://www.samhsa.gov/marijuana

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