(CNN, June 6) The California middle schoolers appeared “lethargic, tired, and out of it” not too long after consuming the drug, a school district official said.
Marijuana is the most widely used illegal drug in America. Like the tobacco plant, its smoke contains a mixture of gasses and particles that are harmful to your lungs. Watch this video to find out what's fact and fiction.
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As parents, we want our kids to grow up safe, happy, and healthy. We want them to be responsible, to make good choices, and to achieve their goals.
But the truth is, we won't always be there to protect them. So we equip our kids to make good decisions.
This publication gives you everything you need to know about marijuana -- from the long-term effects on your brain, to whether or not it's still considered a "gateway drug."
