Health Behaviors and Social Determinants of Health
Youth Marijuana Use (7-12 grades)
Current Value
8.4%
Definition
Used marijuana at least once within the last 30 days. Student survey (7th -- 12th grade)
Story Behind the Curve
Marijuana and the teen brain
Unlike adults, the teen brain is actively developing and often will not be fully developed until the mid 20s. Marijuana use during this period may harm the developing teen brain.
Negative effects include:
- Difficulty thinking and problem solving.
- Problems with memory and learning.
- Impaired coordination.
- Difficulty maintaining attention.
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