What Your Kids Need to Know About Marijuana, Legal or Not

(LA Times, Sept. 21) Just because it's legal doesn't mean it's a safe substance. That's the messages parents need to drive home with their kids as pot legalization is considered from state to state. Like alcohol and cigarettes, using marijuana can be harmful to kids, whose brains are still growing and developing. Using such substances can be dangerous to their development. It can also lead to car accidents, health problems, and addiction. However, the perception of marijuana as "safe" has grown and its popularity has risen as a result of legalization, making it even more essential for parents to educate their kids about its dangers. READ MORE.