Marijuana linked to higher death rate among youths
The Surgeon General notes a 11 percent rise in 15 to 24 year olds deaths with auto accidents and homicides tied to drug and alcohol abuse. Marijuana use among ages 12 to 17 has doubled since 1972, with current users nearing 20 percent. Teens face impaired thinking, emotional volatility, and isolation as drug use disrupts balance between freedom and responsibility.