Danvers - To the editor: On Election Day, Massachusetts residents went to the polls and voted by an almost 3 to 2 margin to approve the use of "medical" marijuana. This vote, however, did not change the science behind the health risks of smoking marijuana and its status as an addictive drug. DanversCARES' role as a prevention coalition is to educate the community about preventing drug use, particularly among teens, so we will continue to provide information on this topic.

When we look at the research and the medical information regarding the risks of marijuana use, we know that the following is true:

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To the editor:

On Election Day, Massachusetts residents went to the polls and voted by an almost 3- 2 margin to approve the use of "medical" marijuana. This vote, however, did not change the science behind the health risks of smoking marijuana and its status as an addictive drug. DanversCares' role as a prevention coalition is to educate the community about preventing drug use, particularly among teens, so we will continue to provide information on this topic.

When we look at the research and the medical information regarding the risks of marijuana use, we know that the following is true:

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