During adolescence, people exhibit a higher propensity for risk-taking behaviors, including risky sexual behaviors (RSB), which are sexual behaviors that can directly lead to STIs or unplanned pregnancies. Previous research has demonstrated...
The Possible Effects of Cannabis Use in Adolescent Females
What Every Pediatric Gynecologist Should Know About Marijuana Use in Adolescents In Summary A recent article has called for pediatric gynecologists to ward against the use of cannabis in adolescent females. By...
Legalizing Medical and Recreational Cannabis May Decrease Adolescent Use
Association of marijuana laws with teen marijuana use- new estimates from the youth risk behavior surveys In Summary Earlier this July a letter was published providing evidence that adolescent cannabis use may...
April 30th, 2020
Daily co-occurrences of marijuana use, alcohol use, and sexual intercourse among at-risk, truant adolescent girls In Summary A recent study conducted by Brown University found that adolescent female cannabis users were less...