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Straight Talk About Marijuana

Teens and experts participated in a Teen Summit in Oklahoma City to discuss marijuana and its mental, physical and social effects on young people. "Straight Talk About Marijuana" aired on June 6 on Court TV's Choices & Consequences program. It was moderated by Court TV anchor, James Curtis.

Clips from the show:

Is pot a big deal?
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Pot vs. tobacco
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Why some teens smoke up.
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How much do parents know about pot?
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Real Stories
Azure’s pot was laced with formaldehyde:
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Eli did jail time for possessing and selling pot:
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The Art of Refusal: How to say no
Alana is an athlete:
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Roderick stands apart:
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Alison Birnbaum is a Licensed Certified Social Worker who is a parenting expert in the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign. She has a private practice in New Canaan, CT.

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