Marijuana

Brief Description:	Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the U.S. It is made up of dried parts of the Cannabis sativa hemp plant.
Street Names:	Pot, ganga, weed, grass, 420 More at Street Terms (Office of National Drug Control Policy Web Site)
Effects:	Short-term effects of marijuana use include euphoria, distorted perceptions, memory impairment, and difficulty thinking and solving problems.
Statistics and Trends:	In 2008, 25.8 million Americans age 12 and older had abused marijuana at least once in the year prior to being surveyed. Source: National Survey on Drug Use and Health (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration Web Site). The NIDA-funded 2008 Monitoring the Future Study showed that 10.9% of 8th graders, 23.9% of 10th graders, and 32.4% of 12th graders had abused marijuana at least once in the year prior to being surveyed. Source: Monitoring the Future (University of Michigan Web Site)

	Marijuana: Facts for Teens. The latest scientific information about marijuana and its effects. Written for teenage readers. (Booklet). En Español
	Marijuana: Facts Parents Should Know.Current scientific information for parents. (Booklet). En Español
	NIDA Infofacts: Marijuana.The latest research findings for a general audience. (Fact sheet). En Español
	NIDA Research Report: Marijuana Abuse.More detailed look at the latest research findings. For a general audience. (Report). En Español

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