Is Marijuana a Harmless Drug?

According to a survey of adolescents, ages 12 to 17, taken by the
"Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration,"
teens who admitted to using marijuana in the past year
self-reported the following behaviors:

Adolescents who use marijuana weekly are
9 times more likely than non-users
to experiment with illegal drugs or alcohol.

Adolescents who use marijuana weekly are
6 times more likely than non-users
to run away from home

Adolescents who use marijuana weekly are
5 times more likely than non-users
to steal

Adolescents who use marijuana weekly are
nearly 4 times more likely than non-users
to engage in violence.


Adolescents who use marijuana weekly are
3 times more likely
to have thoughts
about committing suicide.


Adolescents who use marijuana
are more prone than non-users
to be involved in destruction of property.


Adolescents who use marijuana
are more prone than non-users
to physically attack other teens.


Adolescents who use marijuana
also reported
* more social withdrawal *
* physical complaints *
* anxiety and depression *
* attention problems *
* thoughts of suicide *


Still think
Marijuana
is a "Harmless Drug"?