Pubdate: Mon, 02 Dec 2002
Source: U.S. News & World Report (US)
Copyright: 2002 U.S. News & World Report
Contact:  http://www.usnews.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/464
Author: Lisa Stein

GOING TO POT

Party a lot? You could pay later. Three new studies found that teens
who smoke marijuana "frequently" (read: weekly or more) may have a
greater chance of becoming depressed or schizophrenic; the risk
apparently increases with frequency and age--the younger a kid starts,
the higher the risk.

Had the odd joint? Relax: The studies, in the current British Medical Journal,
say occasional use doesn't seem to be harmful.

Lisa Stein
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