DID YOU KNOW? What every PARENT needs to know about MARIJUANA 1/6 one in six Teens who use marijuana become addicted. (NIDA) 10x the potency Edibles such as cookies and chocolates made from THC concentrates are typically ten times more potent than traditional joints. (Poison Control Center) short-term memory Marijuana can cause short- term memory problems which can last for days or weeks. (NIDA) school performance A teen that uses marijuana is much more likely to report failing grades. (SAMHSA) ce check their brain Marijuana affects the developing brain leading to an average of 8 point decrease in 1Q in adults who used marijuana as teens. (NIDA) perception As perception of harm decreases, teen marijuana use increases. (Monitering the Future Survey) easy to conceal Marijuana concentrates (Butane Hash Oil can be odorless and used in vaporizing pens. mental health Marijuana increases the risk of psychosis and is associated with chronic psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. (NIDA) make no mistake... it's still a dangerous drug Important medical organizations recognize that marijuana is not a safe drug and its use endangers our children/teens. (Including: The American Medical Association, The American Academy of Pediatrics, and The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) HUB DID YOU KNOW ? What every PARENT needs to know about MARIJUANA 1/6 one in six Teens who use marijuana become addicted . ( NIDA ) 10x the potency Edibles such as cookies and chocolates made from THC concentrates are typically ten times more potent than traditional joints . ( Poison Control Center ) short - term memory Marijuana can cause short term memory problems which can last for days or weeks . ( NIDA ) school performance A teen that uses marijuana is much more likely to report failing grades . ( SAMHSA ) ce check their brain Marijuana affects the developing brain leading to an average of 8 point decrease in 1Q in adults who used marijuana as teens . ( NIDA ) perception As perception of harm decreases , teen marijuana use increases . ( Monitering the Future Survey ) easy to conceal Marijuana concentrates ( Butane Hash Oil can be odorless and used in vaporizing pens . mental health Marijuana increases the risk of psychosis and is associated with chronic psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia . ( NIDA ) make no mistake ... it's still a dangerous drug Important medical organizations recognize that marijuana is not a safe drug and its use endangers our children / teens . ( Including : The American Medical Association , The American Academy of Pediatrics , and The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry ) HUB