Research Reports: Marijuana Abuse
- Letter From the Director
- What is marijuana?
- What is the scope of marijuana use in the United States?
- How does marijuana produce its effects?
- How does marijuana use affect your brain and body?
- Is there a link between marijuana use and mental illness?
- Is marijuana addictive?
- How does marijuana use affect school, work, and social life?
- Does marijuana use affect driving?
- Can marijuana use during pregnancy harm the baby?
- Available treatments for marijuana use disorders
- Glossary
- References
- Where can I get more scientific information on marijuana abuse?
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.
NIH Pub Number: 12-3859
Published: October 2002
Revised: July 2012
Author: National Institute on Drug Abuse
All materials appearing in the Research Reports series are in the public domain and may be reproduced without permission from NIDA. Citation of the source is appreciated.
Table of Contents
- Letter From the Director
- What is marijuana?
- What is the scope of marijuana use in the United States?
- How does marijuana produce its effects?
- How does marijuana use affect your brain and body?
- Is there a link between marijuana use and mental illness?
- Is marijuana addictive?
- How does marijuana use affect school, work, and social life?
- Does marijuana use affect driving?
- Can marijuana use during pregnancy harm the baby?
- Available treatments for marijuana use disorders
- Glossary
- References
- Where can I get more scientific information on marijuana abuse?
This page was last updated July 2012.
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