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In 2007, 34% of Ohio teens reported using marijuana at least once in their life, more youth use marijuana than any other illicit drug (Ohio Youth Risk Behavior Survey, p. 9, 2007). <Read More>

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Study Says Teens Can Access Prescription Drugs and Marijuana Easily (CADCA Newsletter, Aug. 14, 2008) “This year’s survey finds marijuana more available than ever, with 23 percent of teens able to get the drug in an hour or less, and 42 percent of teens able to get it in a day or less. The survey reveals a 35 percent increase over last year in teens who can get marijuana in an hour or less, and a 14 percent increase over last year in teens who can get the drug in a day or less,” said Joseph Califano, CASA Chairman and President. <Read More>

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Malt liquor connected to marijuana use among young adults Drinking malt liquor -- the cheap, high-alcohol beverage often marketed to teens -- may put young adults at increased risk for alcohol problems and use of illicit drugs, particularly marijuana, according to a new study