With many states legalizing marijuana for medical and recreational use, more research can be done into how the body responds to and processes the drug. Find out what is now known about how marijuana affects the brain through a short video.

Concepts

marijuana, drugs, the brain

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Additional Tags

health

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Instructional Ideas

• Have class members investigate the laws in your area regarding marijuana purchase and use

Classroom Considerations

• The "Dig Deeper" section of the resource provides links to additional materials that provide information on the ways to reduce the risk factors of using cannabis
• The differences between THC and CBD are not clearly explained

Pros

• In addition to the video, the resource provides an opportunity to check comprehension, links to related articles, and discussion questions

Cons

• None