Marijuana Gains Popularity Among Teens

(NPTelegraph.com, Jan. 10) Marijuana use in teenagers in the area seems to be on the rise, according to Marlo Roberts, coordinator of Community Connections Substance Abuse Prevention program. The organization Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) claims that usage may be fueled by the commercialization of the drug. “There’s definitely been an increase since marijuana became legal in Colorado,” Roberts said. “We know that when the availability of a drug increases, perception of less or no harm and increased use also occur.” READ MORE.