Temporary Insanity: Effects of Marijuana on Teens There are many reasons why teens start smoking marijuana. Young people mostly have friends, brothers or sisters who use marijuana and pressure them to try it. Because marijuana is portrayed in music videos, on television, etc., many users think it is cool to be apart of the drug scene. Nevertheless, teenage users need to become more aware of the short-term, long-term and deterrent objectives that marijuana is associated …showed first 75 words of 596 total…

…showed last 75 words of 596 total…no. To conclude, marijuana use among teens is rising in numbers. Short-term, long-term and positive alternatives need to be promoted in places where youths will see them. The media should have a duty to protect teens by monitoring what goes into television shows, videos, music, etc. The more teens become aware of the downfall that marijuana brings, the more they can promote being drug-free. There is nothing positive about marijuana, in the short-term nor long-term.