The American Academy of Pediatrics is weighing in, issuing new guidelines this week for doctors and parents to talk to teens about the risks of using marijuana. The research is clear that using marijuana during adolescence could have a long-term impact on a teen's memory, problem-solving skills and critical thinking. Instead of focusing on the health risks, Wolk encouraged parents to talk to their kids about what they might lose if they use marijuana during their teenage years. He ultimately graduated, but his friends who kept using marijuana never did. "Shuman said it's important for parents to talk to their kids about the risks involved with using marijuana during their teenage years.

Source: CNN February 27, 2017 22:46 UTC