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Marijuana Use - The Facts

A look at the reality of marijuana use and addiction.
Marijuana Use Can Threaten Teen's Academic Success
Marijuana Use Can Threaten Teen's Academic Success - National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign launches a campaign to educate teens and parents about the risks.
Info Sheet About Your Period
From Teen Advice, 10 facts about marijuana and marijuana use that every teens should know.
Marijuana Facts for Teens
Ten facts about pot and the number of teens who really use it. From Reality Bytes.
Is Marijuana Addictive?
From Reality Bytes, an answer to the question of whether or not you can become addicted to marijuana. Despite what you have heard, marijuana is addictive. Find out more.
Drug & Alcohol Fact Sheet
Important facts about drugs use among teens and in society. A look at patterns of drug use in families. All information is backed up by links to other sites.
Marijuana Anonymous Support Group
A support group for marijuana addicts. Works under the same principles as Alcoholics Anonymous. If you or someone you know needs help this is a great place to start.
Marijuana as a Gateway Drug
Along with smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol, marijuana use can lead to your trying more serious drugs. There are some surprising facts, read all about them. From Reality Bytes.
Troubled Teens and Risk of Marijuana Use
A 1998 press release from the NIDA Media Advisory. The link bewteen previous anti-social behavior and marijuana use is solidified. Identifying youth at risk.
What's Up With Marijuana?
From the U.S. Department of Justice, part of the DEA's "Get It Straight" campaign. An excellent fact sheet about marijuana written just for teens.
Report on Youth and Marijuana
Download a full PDF (Adobe Acrobat Reader needed) report on Youth and Marijuana. An excellent resource filled with important information. From Impacteen
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