teenagers and pot

[nursingaround1]

I had a worrying interaction a couple of weeks ago, which fits in with a disturbing trend I've noticed with teenagers.

A 16yr old boy was in trouble because of marijuana, and I got chatting with him about it. He genuinely believe it's harmless, but it got worse. He has a cousin and uncle who have battled cancer, and lost. He then said pot helps fight cancer, and he then told me that marijuana is actually good for you.

For all those pro pot people out here, surely you are aware of the dangers of pot and young minds - there is plenty of research to prove that. But what worries me is the growing number of teenagers who feel it is harmless for them. I have also had a couple of other kids say it is actually good for you as well, although this was the first time someone had linked it to fighting cancer.

I often ask the seniors about pot and other drugs, including alcohol, and quite a lot see pot as a healthy alternative to drinking.

[Horseshoe, BSN, RN]

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[acim]

There will always be a misconception about marijuana with teenagers. Most experience it culturally as a coming of age type of drug. And let's not forget the Rastafarians and their use of it as a natural herb from the Earth. Weed has continually been glorified amongst the youth and most likely always will be. Frankly, there are worse things these days than MJ....it's scary.

I tried marijuana as soon as I turned 18...had to see what all the hype was about and feel like a real "grown up" lol. It was awful to me. Hated it and never revisited again. But I suppose I was one of those kids that had to find out and come to my own conclusion.