Impact of Marijuana Use Among Teens

Research-based facts

The short-and long-term consequences of teen marijuana use.

Using marijuana can affect your teen’s memory, concentration, and attention.

This could make school and social situations more difficult for them.

Just like cigarettes, smoking marijuana can damage the lungs.

Marijuana smoke has many of the same toxins and cancer-causing chemicals as tobacco smoke.

Teens who start using marijuana are at a higher risk for developing cannabis use disorder.

This is a substance use disorder where the person can’t stop using marijuana, even if it causes stress or health problems.

Driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal and dangerous.

It can slow reactions, decrease coordination, and make it harder to react to signals and sounds on the road.

Compared with teens who don't use marijuana, students who use marijuana are less likely to finish high school.

They are also less likely to earn a college degree.

Let’s clear the air about marijuana.