Marijuana Legalization and Kids




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Summary: With marijuana legalized in many places, how should you talk to your kids about marijuana usage?Many states are legalizing marijuana for recreational and medical use. This adds complications for parents when discussing marijuana.The Federal government still classifies marijuana as illegal, even though 27 states have legalized marijuana for different uses.Parents must have age-appropriate conversations with children. Six percent of high school students report having used marijuana before age 13. Discuss short-term and long-term effects of marijuana.Listen as Dr. Margaret Stager joins Melanie Cole, MS to discuss marijuana.