Despite what some laws suggest, marijuana isn’t safe. Massachusetts recently passed a law that makes it legal to possess less than an ounce of marijuana. Unfortunately this is going to send the message that marijuana is safe and will probably lead to more people trying it. Advisors and peer educators should tell students the truth about marijuana:
• Marijuana does contain carcinogens
• Per puff, marijuana has 3 to 5 times more tar and carbon monoxide than a cigarette
• Small amounts of marijuana impair a person’s driving ability
• Marijuana use can become addictive and is linked with a greater risk for future illicit drug dependence
Source: Office of National Drug Control Policy: “Marijuana Myths and Facts”
-posted by Chris Miller
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