Kids and Marijuana

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When teenagers start using marijuana, it is often to feel comfortable in social situations, or help with sleep. Renown psychiatrist and addiction specialist, Joseph Haraszti, MD explains why use of marijuana is particularly hazardous for kids and young adults. Is your child self-medicating with marijuana?

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"When I smoked a lot, I didn’t accomplish a thing. It took me forever to do simple tasks that didn’t used to cause me any trouble at all. Where are my keys? Even getting dressed becomes a pain. Believe me. Sometimes I woudn’t even have the motivation to le"

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