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Marijuana Use in American Teens Reaches Historic High

According to a new study, teen binge drinking and cigarette smoking are declining steadily, but marijuana use is climbing. Twenty-five percent of 8th, 10th, and 12th graders have used marijuana in the past year. Almost 7 percent of high school students smoke pot on a daily basis. Despite the dangers of dependency, carcinogens, and respiratory damage, many teens say they view marijuana as a low-risk drug.

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