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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hard no.  Especially for a kid who said she likes drinking and has drunk to the point of alcohol-induced blackout.  Have her talk to her pediatrician if you need backup.

I’m also a hard no on cannabis for teens.  Both substances are horrible for adolescent brain development; there’s no “just alcohol” or “just pot” when it comes to teenagers and these substances.  They may still try them, but you need to be clear as a parent that you expect them not to consume these substances.  Yes, keep the lines of communication open, don’t be judgmental, etc., but FFS, do NOT supply your kids.[/quote]

Weed has been shown to cause psychosis/schizophrenia in young teens/adults that heavily use.

There has been considerable debate regarding the causal relationship between chronic cannabis abuse and psychiatric disorders. Clinicians agree that cannabis use can cause acute adverse mental effects that mimic psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2811144/

Cannabis may increase the risk of schizophrenia, particularly in adolescents or young adults who use it frequently.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/weed-induced-schizophrenia-symptoms[/quote]

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