For example, two-thirds of Americans who suffer from any kind of substance abuse are suffering from marijuana dependence. 6.7% of users range from ages 12 to 17 and it is proven that if you use marijuana as a teenager, you are more likely to try other illicit drugs, such as cocaine or heroin, later in your life. If marijuana became legalized, new users would not be limited to just adults either. Regulations on the substance would not prevent use by youth. Marijuana also has the second highest rate of emergency room visits due to illicit substance
For example, two-thirds of Americans who suffer from any kind of substance abuse are suffering from marijuana dependence. 6.7% of users range from ages 12 to 17 and it is proven that if you use marijuana as a teenager, you are more likely to try other illicit drugs, such as cocaine or heroin, later in your life. If marijuana became legalized, new users would not be limited to just adults either. Regulations on the substance would not prevent use by youth. Marijuana also has the second highest rate of emergency room visits due to illicit substance