Cannabis use among teens tied to poor school performance
NPR
Fri, Dec 26
Key Points
- A study of over 160,000 teens was conducted to examine cannabis use effects.
- Even occasional cannabis use was linked to poorer school performance among 8th, 10th, and 12th graders.
- Teens using cannabis reported higher levels of emotional distress.
- The findings highlight the negative impact of cannabis use on adolescent well-being and academics.
A new study of more than 160,000 teens finds that even occasional cannabis use among 8th, 10th and 12th graders is tied to worse outcomes at school and more emotional distress.