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Going to college may increase risk of marijuana use

Going to College May Increase Risk of Marijuana Use

Going to College May Increase Risk of Marijuana Use

College is increasingly a gateway for young adults in the U.S. to begin using marijuana and the risk keeps growing the more “normalized” pot use becomes, researchers say.

Since Legalization in Washington State, Fewer Teens Perceive Marijuana as Harmful

Since Legalization in Washington State, Fewer Teens Perceive Pot as Harmful

A new study released in JAMA Pediatrics reveals younger teenagers in Washington state have a decreased perception of marijuana’s harmfulness and an increased likelihood of use, mirroring national trends. “Across the country there has been a decreased perception of risk and an increase in marijuana use among adolescents,” Magdalena Cerda, lead author of the study, said.


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