10 Facts About Marijuana

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Is marijuana a gateway drug?
What is the relationship between marijuana and cancer?
How strong is today's marijuana?
Do people still get arrested and punished for using marijuana?
Is it true that marijuana has medicinal properties?
Does marijuana legalization lead to increased use?
Does marijuana impair driving the way alcohol does?
Are more people becoming dependent on marijuana?
Does marijuana negatively impact mental health?
Does using marijuana have long term-effects on the brain?

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Marijuana: The Facts

The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) supports information and polices related to marijuana that are grounded in science, compassion, health and human rights. Safety is our top priority, especially when it comes to young people.
 
This booklet provides brief answers to some of the most commonly-asked questions about marijuana. We hope it will help you better understand this plant and its effects.
 

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