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marijuana

‘Keep it simple’

As kids enter their tween and teen years, take time for frequent, focused chats about substance abuse.

FDA OKs first drug containing marijuana-derived ingredient

Medication will be used to treat two severe forms of epilepsy.

Marijuana study sorts good from bad

Prescription doses can treat chronic pain, muscle spasms and nausea—but there are still downsides to the drug.

Could marijuana quell your epileptic seizures?

This last-resort option may help some, but know that not all cannabis is created equal.

Teens clueless about marijuana and e-cigs effects

Studies indicate kids do understand dangers of cigarettes, but not these other products.

“Munchies” research provides insight into brain chemistry

Marijuana use side effect could hold key in learning how to stimulate or suppress appetites.

Pediatricians’ group opposes legal marijuana

‘Marijuana can be very harmful to adolescent health and development,’ noted an author of the policy.