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We need to talk about marijuana’s potential harm to youths [1] 10/14/2022 |
One study [2] shows nearly half of college students said they consumed marijuana. Eight percent reported they used it daily or nearly every day. One in 5 high school students [3] used marijuana in the preceding 30 days. But there are real dangers associated with the substance, as a 2020 report from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows [4]. Abundant research [5] demonstrates how exposure to marijuana during childhood impacts later cognitive ability, including memory, attention, motivation and learning. Studies have linked regular cannabis use in adolescents with lower IQs [6] in adulthood and higher propensity to drop out of high school [7]. This association persists in college-age students. One large study [8] followed college students and found frequency of marijuana use to correlate with skipping classes, lower grade-point average and longer time to graduation.
students [9], mental health [10], youth usage [11], washington post [12] |
The Real Cost of Vaping [13] 02/22/2020 |
As an educator, you can play an active role in fighting the teen vaping epidemic. FDA research suggests that when teachers talk about the health consequences of e-cigarettes and schools enforce anti-vaping policies, students may be less likely to vape. Use these resources to start an honest conversation with your class and help to change social norms at your school. scholastic [14], Vaping [15], teacher [16], students [9] |
2018 Colorado budget: Gov. John Hickenlooper proposes $28.5 billion plan with deep cuts [17] 11/02/2016 |
The Governor is now proposing new and significant budget cuts for this upcoming legislation session in the following areas: capital construction for our schools, health and human services, public safety/courts, healthcare including Colorado hospitals, and education including K-12 and higher education. Areas that have experienced and reported increased negative impacts and/or costs associated with increased marijuana availability/commercialization. Areas mentioned where marijuana tax revenues will be spent highlight some of the negative impacts from increased marijuana availability/commercialization, and include: "Hiring of more mental health professionals in schools and child welfare caseworkers“ $18 million program to create affordable housing for the homeless" (Denver has reported dramatic increases in student homelessness as has other areas in Colorado.) Colorado [18], homeless [19], students [9] |
Doctors say more kids using drugs since marijuana legalized [20] 02/12/2015 |
youth [21], Washington [22], students [9] |
Links
[1] http://rethinkpot.org/we-need-talk-about-marijuana%E2%80%99s-potential-harm-youths
[2] http://www.monitoringthefuture.org/pubs/monographs/mtf-vol2_2020.pdf
[3] https://www.cdc.gov/marijuana/health-effects/teens.html
[4] https://nida.nih.gov/publications/research-reports/marijuana/letter-director
[5] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26842658/
[6] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7893511/
[7] https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/report_3196/ShortReport-3196.html
[8] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26237288/
[9] http://rethinkpot.org/tags/students
[10] http://rethinkpot.org/tags/mental-health
[11] http://rethinkpot.org/tags/youth-usage
[12] http://rethinkpot.org/tags/washington-post
[13] http://rethinkpot.org/real-cost-vaping
[14] http://rethinkpot.org/tags/scholastic
[15] http://rethinkpot.org/tags/vaping
[16] http://rethinkpot.org/tags/teacher
[17] http://rethinkpot.org/2018-colorado-budget-gov-john-hickenlooper-proposes-285-billion-plan-deep-cuts
[18] http://rethinkpot.org/tags/colorado%2A
[19] http://rethinkpot.org/tags/homeless
[20] http://rethinkpot.org/doctors-say-more-kids-using-drugs-marijuana-legalized
[21] http://rethinkpot.org/tags/youth
[22] http://rethinkpot.org/tags/washington