Citation

Hoopes AJ, Manskopf I, Walker L. Adolesc. Med. State Art Rev. 2014; 25(2): 332-346.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, American Academy of Pediatrics)

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Abstract

Adolescent marijuana use is increasing in the United States. As states begin to re-evaluate marijuana policies, it is important that the health and well-being of adolescents and young adults remain a priority. This article reviews the definition of marijuana, the acute and long-term effects of marijuana, as well as risk factors for dependence. The article also summarizes the current epidemiologic data on marijuana use among adolescents and young adults. It concludes with an update of current marijuana policy as it relates to adolescent health with a discussion of how policy might prevent the harmful effects of marijuana on developing adolescents. Copyright 2014 American Academy of Pediatrics. All rights reserved.


Keywords: Cannabis impaired driving

Language: en

Keywords

Adolescent; Humans; Policy; Risk Factors; United States; adolescent; human; Young Adult; Sex Factors; Drug Overdose; young adult; policy; risk factor; Driving Under the Influence; Marijuana Abuse; adverse effects; dronabinol; cannabis smoking; Marijuana Smoking; sex difference; cannabis addiction; drunken driving; Dronabinol; adolescent health; Adolescent Health; drug overdose; legislation and jurisprudence; pathophysiology