Interesting New Study on Marijuana

It seems marijuana is constantly the subject of scientific study, whether it's developing a marijuana urine test or studying new use trends. The Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse in their July 1 issue published a new study on smoking, drinking, and marijuana use among teens. This study ties in cigarette smoking with under-age alcohol consumption and marijuana use, which suggests that cigarettes are a "gateway drug." In sum, if a teenager feels that cigarette smoking is acceptable, they are much more likely to use alcohol or marijuana. For a parent thinking about purchasing a marijuana urine test, these interactions may be interesting to watch.

Another slightly older study provides more interesting facts about marijuana use in teens and adults. This SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) study highlights the varying rates of drug use across the country, state by state. First-time ever marijuana use was the highest in Vermont (2.5%) and lowest in Utah (1.6%). These statistics may interest someone thinking about purchasing a marijuana drug test for the first time. Nationally in 2006-7 (the period covered in this study) 10.2% of persons 12 or older reported marijuana use within that year. 12.8% of teenagers (12 to 17 year olds) nationally used marijuana at least once in the past year (see this table). To read the full report, you can click this link.

Marijuana then, plays a considerable role in our lives. Athletes are screened for it, employees are screened for it, and children as well. You can put this power in your own hands by purchasing a marijuana urine test from Home Health Testing. The test is 98% accurate and FDA approved. Although the drug may be illegal in most situations in the United States, testing for it is not. You can screen at home with a convenient home drug test.