Teen use of marijuana can increase their overall levels of anxiety and depression

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marijuana’s effect on mental health ➤

Teens who don't use marijuana are more likely to graduate from high school

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marijuana’s effect on the developing brain ➤

Synthetic marijuana is laced with chemicals that can be fatal to teens

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dangers of synthetic marijuana ➤

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DEVELOPING BRAIN

The rational part of the teenage brain--responsible for decision making and awareness of consequences-- is not finishing developing until age 25. Until then, using marijuana can have damaging effects on young people.

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MENTAL HEALTH

Though many teens use marijuana to cope with stress and anxiety, the use of marijuana places teens are greater risk for depression, anxiety and other mental health illnesses.

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SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA

Spice or K2 is dried plant material that has been sprayed with man made chemicals designed to act on the brain similarly to marijuana. Amount of type of chemicals vary, are unpredictable and can be dangerous.

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PHYSICAL HEALTH

When marijuana is smoked, it can be as damaging as tobacco smoke. Often times, secondhand marijuana smoke contains more harmful chemicals than tobacco smoke.

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Here at beblunt.org, we seek to empower parents with nothing but the facts about teen marijuana use.

You can find research-supported information about marijuana’s impacts on our youth, our families, and our communities in Richmond, California and the surrounding cities. We hope the information provided will help you in starting the conversation with your child about the importance of abstaining from using drugs at a young age.

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Teen use of marijuana can increase their overall levels of anxiety and depression

Teens who don't use marijuana are more likely to graduate from high school

Synthetic marijuana is laced with chemicals that can be fatal to teens

Get the Facts

DEVELOPING BRAIN

The rational part of the teenage brain--responsible for decision making and awareness of consequences-- is not finishing developing until age 25. Until then, using marijuana can have damaging effects on young people.

MENTAL HEALTH

Though many teens use marijuana to cope with stress and anxiety, the use of marijuana places teens are greater risk for depression, anxiety and other mental health illnesses.

SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA

Spice or K2 is dried plant material that has been sprayed with man made chemicals designed to act on the brain similarly to marijuana. Amount of type of chemicals vary, are unpredictable and can be dangerous.

PHYSICAL HEALTH

When marijuana is smoked, it can be as damaging as tobacco smoke. Often times, secondhand marijuana smoke contains more harmful chemicals than tobacco smoke.

Taking Action

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starting the conversation

Here at beblunt.org, we seek to empower parents with nothing but the facts about teen marijuana use.