Marijuana affects more than just a teen’s developing brain and health. Frequent use of the drug can have long-term effects on a teen’s life goals.
But convincing teens that marijuana use is dangerous is especially difficult today, says Humphreys, who is also a former White House adviser on drug control policy.
"Kids are less likely to use any substances that they perceive as harmful, and now we have very loosely regulated medical marijuana in a lot of states so it is much more accessible," he says. "It is pretty hard to persuade kids that it is dangerous when
