PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – In 2022, 30.7% of US high school 12th graders reported using cannabis in the past year, and 6.3% reported using cannabis daily in the past 30 days.

The teen brain is actively developing and continues to develop until around age 25. Cannabis use during adolescence and young adulthood may harm the developing brain.

Negative effects include:

• Difficulty thinking and problem-solving
• Problems with memory and learning
• Reduced coordination
• Difficulty maintaining attention
• Problems with school and social life

It’s recommended parents:

• Talk with their children about the risks of using cannabis while their brains are still developing. Ask your children questions about their cannabis use.
• Know the facts about cannabis. People that begin using cannabis in their teens are more likely to have lasting brain developmental effects and a higher potential for cannabis use disorder.

The City of Palm Springs along with the Boys and Girls Club of Palm Springs will be holding a town hall meeting to focus on marijuana related issues impacting the community on Wednesday, March 26.

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