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PEDIATRICS Vol. 113 No. 6 June 2004, pp. e632-e638

TECHNICAL REPORT

Legalization of Marijuana: Potential Impact on Youth

Alain Joffe, MD, MPH, W. Samuel Yancy, MD the Committee on Substance Abuse and Committee on Adolescence

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.

Key Words: marijuana • legalization • substance abuse • decriminalization

Abbreviations: AAP, American Academy of Pediatrics • IOM, Institute of Medicine




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