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Spice (Synthetic Marijuana) (DrugFacts)

Published Jan 2011. Revised May 2012.
Provides information about spice, a family of herbal mixtures that produce effects similar to that of marijuana, including how it is used, potential health effects, and public health concerns. En Español

Marijuana (Topics in Brief)

Revised Dec 2011.
Provides a brief update on the research on marijuana use, including its health effects, the potential for addiction, treatment, and marijuana in medicine.

Marijuana: Download the Facts Poster

Published Sep 2011.
Emphasizes some of the harmful effects of marijuana use and encourages youth to get the facts at NIDA’s web site for teens, teens.drugabuse.gov.

Marijuana: Facts Parents Need to Know

Published Apr 2001. Revised Mar 2011.
Brochure, in question-and-answer format, that provides facts about marijuana for parents and offers tips for talking with their children about the drug and its potential harmful effects. En Español

High School and Youth Trends (DrugFacts)

Revised Mar 2011.
Describes trends in high school and youth drug abuse and addiction, with an emphasis on marijuana, cigarettes, prescription drugs, alcohol and ecstasy. En Español

Marijuana: Facts for Teens

Published Apr 2001. Revised Mar 2011.
Presented in question-and-answer format and targeted to teens, provides facts about marijuana and its potential harmful effects. En Español

Drugged Driving (DrugFacts)

Published Dec 2010.
Provides basic facts about drugged driving, including statistics, trends, and teen prevalence, and explains why drugged driving is hazardous, particularly as it relates to marijuana. En Español

Marijuana (DrugFacts)

Revised Nov 2010.
Offers facts about marijuana, including how it is used, its effects on the brain and overall health, treatment options, and the potential of marijuana as a therapy for various health problems. En Español

Publication: Research Report Series - Marijuana Abuse

Marijuana Abuse (Research Reports)

Published Oct 2002. Revised Sep 2010.
Explores the latest research on marijuana, including the scope of marijuana use in the U.S., health consequences, its effects on every-day activities, available treatments. En Español

The Brain & the Actions of Cocaine, Opiates, and Marijuana (Teaching Packets)

Revised Jan 2007.
The first in a 5-part series, offers an understanding of the brain, how the reward center works, and what happens in the brain when a person uses cocaine, opiates (heroine), or marijuana.

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