Casual marijuana use in teens isn't harmless. Here's why experts say parents should be 'very concerned.'
Marijuana is generally viewed as a relatively harmless drug. But a new study looking at teen cannabis use suggests otherwise.
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Marijuana is generally viewed as a relatively harmless drug. But a new study looking at teen cannabis use suggests otherwise.
The American Psychological Association (APA) has released its first-ever Health Advisory on Social Media Use in Adolescence, offering recommendations for safe use by teens. Here are details.
Adolescents who casually used cannabis had two to four times greater odds of negative psychosocial events, including depression and suicidal thoughts, than those who did not use cannabis, according to a recent study.“Perceptions exist among youth, parents, and educators that casual cannabis use is benign,” Ryan Sultan, MD, an assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia
Researchers say people under 40 with mental health conditions can have up to 3 times the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Stress is one of the factors.
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