Marlene Moore Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
marijuana,weed,brain,effect,toxicology
Human Service Department, University of Illinois Springfield, USA
Marlene Moore currently working in Human Service Department, University of Illinois Springfield, USA and also interested in different medical diseases and terminologies and also have keen interest in their treatment.
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Author(s): Marlene Moore, Ann M. Melvin and Denise K. Sommers
High School Teacher’s Knowledge on the Effects of Marijuana on the Adolescent Brain: A Pilot Study
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) in 2009, 28.5 million Americans aged 12 and older reported abuse of marijuana. The effects of such marijuana use range from health consequences to abnormal brain development. Research has also shown that adolescents spend the majority of their time in school, and this environment becomes an essential part of their learning. Due to the potential influence teachers have on their adolescent students, it becomes essential for them to have the knowledge about substance abuse and its harmful effects. The purpose of this... view more»