With many states legalizing the use of cannabis for adults 21 and over, teens may have questions about whether the drug is safe. Teen brains are still developing, and so are particularly vulnerable to negative health effects of cannabis, such as memory problems and addiction. Help students make healthy choices by sharing the article “Cannabis: The Facts You Need to Know,” the online interactive “Cannabis and the Brain,” and the activity sheet “Help Spread the Facts About Cannabis.”
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