title: Legalization of marijuana: potential impact on youth.
abstract: This 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.
authors.forename: Alain
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Joffe
authors.forename: W Samuel
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: Yancy
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000329:Advertising / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D001294:Attitude to Health; D002186:Cannabinoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004335:Drug and Narcotic Control / Q000266:history; D005260:Female; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008385:Marijuana Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000266:history / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000639:trends; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D002186:Cannabinoids