Marijuana Use and the Effect on Teens

"It just helps you get through the day, you know? Helps you relax. It's like an illegal form of Paxil or a mental massage." This quote is taken from a 17 year-old honor student (who shall remain nameless for her protection) who started smoking marijuana at 16. She was in the top 11% of her class with prospects of being a psychologist and living in New York by 23; However, she is now presiding in the barrios of Houston, married to a drug dealer, and gets high every night to forget this. Marijuana is one of the most predominantly used drugs amongst teens. …