The Dangers and Consequences of Marijuana Use

Without a clear understanding of the mental and physical effects of marijuana, its use on our youth, our families, and our society, we will never understand the ramifications it will have on the lives of our younger generation, the impact on their future, and its costs to our society.
Legalization of marijuana, no matter how it begins, will come at the expense of our children and public safety. It will create dependency and treatment issues, and open the door to use of other drugs, impaired health, delinquent behavior, and drugged drivers.

Publisher: U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, & Demand Reduction Section

Published: May 2014 (45 pages)

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