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Throughout my travels on the road, I get lots of questions like this from parents. Among my tips: Ask open-ended questions that put you in listening mode, and always leave the door open for continued conversations. #TuesdayThoughts
If you’re looking for more info about e-cigarettes and the harms they pose to our youth, visit e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov to read my advisory and get the facts. #NoEcigs4Kids 
If you’re looking for more info about marijuana and how it impacts the developing brain – including young adults up to age 25 – be sure to read my advisory bit.ly/3431JL8 and watch me answer some of your FAQs about the drug. #MJBrainEffects
(1/6) For today’s #TuesdayThoughts I’m shining a light on #marijuana use and its damaging effects on the developing brain. As I have said before—this is NOT your mother’s marijuana—today’s marijuana is at least 3-5x more potent.
(2/6) As a father, and as the nation’s doctor, I am concerned with the number of young adults who have reported using marijuana. Over 9 million youth (12-25 years old) reported #marijuana use in the past month. #NoCannabis4Kids
(3/6) Alarmingly, while youth use of all other illicit substances (except e-cigs) is ⬇️, cannabis use was stable last year. This stagnation—especially w/ ⬆️ #THC potency and delivery is NOT a success. We must take action to safeguard our youth. #NoCannabis4Kids
Excited to be at the Oxford House World Convention with @learnaboutsam to talk about the importance of my new advisory on #marijuana and the developing brain. #MJBrainEffects
Since it's inception, Oxford House Inc was established for individuals in recovery with the emphasis on self-reliance and self-respect. #RecoveryIsPossible
Check out the audience's response to my question about substance use disorder and #marijuana...
Today, I am announcing an advisory on the risks of #marijuana use among adolescents and pregnant women—we cannot afford to jeopardize or harm our nation’s future by damaging the developing brain. #MJBrainEffects bit.ly/SGMJAdvisory
Thank you @SecAzar, I am proud to stand with you to sound a national alarm about the harmful effects of #marijuana use on the developing brain with my new Surgeon General’s Advisory. #MJBrainEffects
No amount of #marijuana is safe for pregnant women or our youth. I am urging all Americans, all parents, and all health professionals to take action. We all have an important role to play to ensure a healthy next generation.
