The teenage brains have not developed fully to avoid the effects which is produced by the substance of marijuana.
During early stages of puberty, cannabis has a very significant impacts on the development of the brain
by causing both cognitive impairments as well as resultant emotional problems.
The constant use of marijuana by teenagers tends to affect their memory as well as their concentration levels;
they experience difficulties in problem-solving;
all these make it hard for them to excel academically and in their careers.
Teenagers, who use marijuana are not protected against the effects of peer pressure
that never assist them to make good decisions.
Peer pressure within teenagers peers compounds the fact
that some youthful people give in to the use of the substance
as they end up building dependence issues with cannabis in their tender age.
It has been established that the youth
who use marijuana are likely to develop a substance use disorder as they grows older.
High schools in cooperation with other organizations developed drug prevention programs aimed
at the work with teenagers and educating them about the menace of marijuana.
It helps the students to practice good decision making skills
while at the same time providing them with essential trainings
in peer control besides teaching them responsibilities
with regard to school work, and social relationships.
The increase in the availability of marijuana is a source of concern to parents and
teaching staff and other authorities who make decisions on the same.
Parental Concerns and Family Life
About this, it is imperative to understand
that children are able to build their cannabis conceptions through the impacts from the parents.
This is indeed true, the passing of laws that surround the use of marijuana raises concern to the parents
as their children may be encouraged to have a more positive perception about drugs.
Some people believe that legalization of marijuana means
that people will use it becoming more accepting
and young people engage in research and experimenting on the drug.
The legalization of cannabis creates an opportunity for a family
to discuss the proper usage of the substance as well as its risks.
Attitudes of the particular social groups define certain challenges that these groups face.
Some families freely discuss marijuana because
they consider it as a legal substance that is used for medical use and recreation.
Some parents set laws against cannabis use to ensure that their children do not use cannabis since they are also aware of the negative effects of early exposure.
The worries of parents encompass both their community environment and society at large.
Legalization of marijuana to dispensaries is a concern to those who live close to schools and other residential areas developed for families.
Associating the parents with higher visibility and advertising as having a greater potential of contributing to young people’s urge to try cannabis.
Credible laws disallow medical marijuana dispensaries to be located near educational institutions and public parks which are planned by the policymakers.
Resource people of explaining to children about substance use and addiction are parent-based associations with employees in health sectors.
In the resources used, it is necessary to explain the importance of setting clear boundaries of marijuana information and encouraging the family to talk about drugs.
Law Enforcement and Crime Rates
Specific changes in law enforcement operations are initiated by the official approval process of marijuana as is the case with any social change with definite changes in crime rate.
New operational challenges for the police have emerged after the emergence of the legal marijuana markets even though the latter reduce marijuana-based arrest rates.
The change in the drug policy and public security requires authorities to adapt depolicies changing as to how they address cases of impaired driving and the black market.