Other names for Marijuana

Did you know...

• 32% of Massachusettes 7th-12th graders claim to have used marijuana.
• The age of marijuana use occurs one year later than the age of first alcohol use.
• 60% of adolescents admitted for addiction treatment claim marijuana as their primary substance of abuse.
• Among adolescent drivers, 20% reported driving after using marijuana.
• Marijuana is often referred to as a "gateway drug" because its regular use often precedes the use of other drugs.

How it's taken

• Orally or smoked
• Marijuana is rolled into cigarettes or put in a pipe and smoked.

Some effects

• Marijuana impairs mental functions such as memory, judgment, and perception.
• Interest can wane in school and other productive activities.
• Use during pregnancy can result in offspring with a higher incidence of leukemia and other disorders.