Scientific Evidence
The data is clear. Marijuana has detrimental effects on the developing adolescent brain.
Teacher Resources
Lesson plans, videos and other educational resources for schools and teachers
Educational Posters
Download colorful, persuasive posters educating teens on the risks
The Facts
Marijuana is the fastest growing legal industry in the United States.
Marijuana is the second most abused drug among children and adolescents.
The Problem:
The adolescent brain is a changing, developmentally vulnerable brain.
The use of marijuana causes immediate cognitive and emotional deficits.
It causes deficits in learning, memory and a lack of motivation
Girls may be more sensitive to the drug’s negative effects.
Why it’s important to educate yourself about effects of marijuana on the teenage brain.
*The sole purpose of this website is to educate about effects of marijuana on the developing teenage brain. This site is not anti-industry