• Pediatrics · Jun 2004

    Comment Historical Article

    Legalization of marijuana: potential impact on youth.

    • Alain Joffe, W Samuel Yancy, American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Substance Abuse, and American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Adolescence.
    • Pediatrics. 2004 Jun 1; 113 (6): e632-8.

    AbstractThis technical report provides historical perspectives and comparisons of various approaches to the legal status of marijuana to aid in forming public policy. Information on the impact that decriminalization and legalization of marijuana could have on adolescents, in addition to concerns surrounding medicinal use of marijuana, are also addressed in this report. Recommendations are included in the accompanying policy statement.

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