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American Academy of Pediatrics Reaffirms Opposition to Legalizing Marijuana for Recreational or Medical Use

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American Academy of Pediatrics Reaffirms Opposition to Legalizing Marijuana for Recreational or Medical Use [1]
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Thursday, January 15, 2015
Sunday, December 6, 2015

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  • ·        “Making it more available to adults – even if restrictions are in place – will increase the access for teens. Just the campaigns to legalize marijuana can have the effect of persuading adolescents that marijuana is not dangerous, which can have a devastating impact on their lifelong health and development.”
  • ·        For adolescents, marijuana can impair memory and concentration, interfering with learning, and is linked to lower odds of completing high school or obtaining a college degree. It can alter motor control, coordination and judgment, which may contribute to unintentional deaths and injuries. Regular use is also linked to psychological problems, poorer lung health, and a higher likelihood of drug dependence in adulthood. 

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