marijuana

Increasing Number of Teens in U.S. Disregard Pot Dangers

Jim Liebelt

A new study concludes teens’ perception of the dangers of marijuana is at its lowest level in more than 20 years.

Heavy Drinking, Pot Use Tied to Teen Brain Changes

Jim Liebelt

Teens who are heavily into drinking and smoking pot may show signs of breakdown in the brain's wiring system, a small study suggests.

Binge-Eating Teens More Likely to Use Drugs

Jim Liebelt

Binge-eating adolescents are more likely to use marijuana and other drugs and become depressed, according to a new study.

Yale Study: Marijuana May Really Be a Gateway Drug

Jim Liebelt

In a new Yale study, researchers found that alcohol, cigarettes and marijuana were associated with an increased likelihood of prescription drug abuse in men 18 to 25.

Oregon to Vote on Marijuana Legalization

Religion Today

An Oregon initiative that would legalize the recreational use of marijuana has qualified for the November ballot, placing the state alongside Colorado and Washington in voting on the issue this year.

Colorado to Consider Legalizing Marijuana

Laura Murphy

On Nov. 6, Colorado voters will decide whether or not to make marijuana legal for recreational use. The ballot measure has churches, parents and educators mulling the dangers of drug use

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