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Talking to Teens May Help Them Cut Back on Pot Smoking

(8/1/2011)

HealthDay News
July 6, 2011

Brief, voluntary and non-judgmental conversations with teens about marijuana use may significantly reduce their use of the drug, according to a new study. Researchers also found that a motivational approach to these discussions about marijuana was more effective than merely educating high school students on the health effects of the drug.

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Keywords: talking, teens, cut back, pot smoking

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