Teens who smoke marijuana are more likely to experience more Serious side effects According to recent research, better than those who smoke it.
In a compilation of research published by American Medical Association Pediatrics, Found that compared with young teenagers, teenagers in the fourth grade of high school are most likely to smoke marijuana. Compared with the risks of smoking cannabis, which is harmful to health due to the combination of tobacco and THC, the authors of the study warned that today’s cannabis is more effective in its THC composition than in the past few years.
according to National Institute of Drug AbuseThe average content of THC in cannabis seized by law enforcement agencies was less than 4% in the 1990s, but exceeded 15% in 2018. NIDA also warns that certain strains of cannabis sold in national pharmacies may be higher, and certain products may contain higher levels as 80% THC.
THC is the abbreviation of tetrahydrocannabinol, the main psychoactive compound in marijuana, which can cause users to “excited”.Abuse of THC and cognitive retardation, breathing problems, and even increased experience heart attack When I was young.
In another survey, NIDA discovery 27.9% of 12th graders report smoking marijuana in 2020.Juvenile smoking marijuana is considered to be particularly problematic because it disrupts the development of the brain, which has to be in their 20s, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
“Using hemp products with high THC [that are] Carmen Lim, a PhD student at the University of Queensland in Australia and co-author of the study, told CNN.
“It is not only related to the poor cognitive development of adolescents, [but] It may increase the risk of dependence, other substance use, and many other health, social and behavioral problems in the future. “
Research on cannabis is still subject to legal barriers in the United States because it is still illegal for many uses and at the federal level.To date, there are 18 states legalization with legalization The use of marijuana has become more positive with the public’s attitude towards marijuana. In July, the Democratic congressman discuss A bill to legalize marijuana at the federal level, although President Joe Biden still opposes it.
Published on Twitter, Lim recommends that states that are or have legalized cannabis use should enact more regulations. Her suggestions include standardizing targeted Internet advertisements for THC products and “plain cover and health warnings” on products to “improve the health knowledge of young people.”
In terms of policy⁉️
1⃣ Youth’s access to cannabis products should be strictly regulated
2⃣ Advertising through the Internet targeted advertising should be regulated
3⃣Plain packaging and health warnings can also reduce brand appeal and increase teenagers’ health knowledge pic.twitter.com/4ik61G1SbR
-Carmen Lin (@Cwernlim) October 25, 2021
