Dr. Halpern - Felsher share some fact about what today ’s research says about cannabis .

Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher is a developmental psychologist and professor in the Division of Adolescent Medicine at Stanford University. Her research has focused on a variety of adolescent cognitive and psychosocial topics, including understanding and reducing health risk behaviors.

We asked Dr. Halpern-Felsher some questions to help us better understand the risks of teenage cannabis use.

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Why is it worse to use cannabis as a teenager than as an adult?

What is your advice for teenagers using or considering cannabis to escape stress and mental health challenges?

Some people say that using cannabis helps them with their mental health, while others say they find it to be harmful. What does the scientific research tell us?

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If a teenager who uses cannabis wants to quit or cut down, where can they turn to for help?

Are there any common misconceptions that teenagers have about cannabis that you wish you could correct?

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The scientific consensus on cannabis seems to have changed a lot in the last decade or so. Why should teenagers trust the scientific research today?

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And finally, if you could tell teenagers just one thing about cannabis use, what would it be?