Legalization of marijuana: potential impact on youth

This technical report provides historical perspectives and comparisons of various approaches to the legal status of marijuana to aid in forming public policy. Information on the impact that decriminalization and legalization of marijuana could have on adolescents, in addition to concerns surrounding...

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Published inPediatrics (Evanston) Vol. 113; no. 6; p. e632
Main Authors Joffe, Alain, Yancy, W Samuel
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.06.2004
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Advertising as Topic - legislation & jurisprudence
Alcohol Drinking - adverse effects
Alcohol Drinking - legislation & jurisprudence
Attitude to Health
Cannabinoids - therapeutic use
Drug and Narcotic Control - history
Female
History, 19th Century
History, 20th Century
History, 21st Century
Humans
Male
Marijuana Smoking - adverse effects
Marijuana Smoking - history
Marijuana Smoking - legislation & jurisprudence
Marijuana Smoking - trends
Smoking - adverse effects
Smoking - legislation & jurisprudence
United States
United States
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Summary:This technical report provides historical perspectives and comparisons of various approaches to the legal status of marijuana to aid in forming public policy. Information on the impact that decriminalization and legalization of marijuana could have on adolescents, in addition to concerns surrounding medicinal use of marijuana, are also addressed in this report. Recommendations are included in the accompanying policy statement.
ISSN:1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.113.6.e632