Marijuana: We'd like youth to know
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Myths
- Everyone uses weed
- Weed is harmless
- Weed makes you a better driver
- Police can't tell if you're driving high
Facts
- 36% of youth aged 16-19 reported using weed in the past yearFootnote 1
- Illicit weed can be grown using harmful chemicals
- Illicit weed may be mixed with other drugs
- Police can determine if you're high
- Driving impaired by weed is illegal and has the same penalties as drunk driving
Using weed will:
- Slow your reaction time
- Make it difficult to pay attention to two things at once
- Increase your chances of getting into a car accidentFootnote 2
For more information, visit the RCMP Centre for Youth Crime Prevention website or email CYCP_CPCJ@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
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