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WHAT’S THE DOWNSIDE OF MARIJUANA?

Marijuana can mess up your life! It can make you sick. And it can make it hard for you to do well in

school. Physical and mental side effects are only one side of the story, though. Us- ing marijuana can get you in trouble with the law, and

it can affect your social life as well.

Researchers have found that kids who regularly use marijuana often have less energy than other kids. They may have trouble con- centrating. This can mean that they don’t do as well on tests and homework. It’s hard for them to pay attention in school.

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