Preventing Marijuana Use Among Youth and Young Adults
Marijuana use is a major problem in today’s youth. Since marijuana use can have long-lasting effects on young people’s health, schools should address social norms and perceptions that marijuana is harmless, while promoting refusal skills.
Studies Show Marijuana Decriminalization and Legalization Increases Use Among Minors
On February 1, 2021, Oregon’s law of decriminalizing all drugs, including heroin and cocaine, went into effect—the first-ever initiative of its kind in the United States. Despite the new direction some states are taking towards decriminalization, many policymakers argue no drugs, including marijuana, should be decriminalized.