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Jessica Lahey on Preventing Substance Abuse in Kids

The Rich Roll Podcast

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Youth Substance Use and the Impact of Legalization

This chapter examines the effects of marijuana legalization on youth and adult substance use, revealing its surprising accessibility for adolescents. It discusses the implications of early exposure to drugs on mental health and brain development, emphasizing the need for delayed substance use among young people. The speakers also touch on gender differences in substance use and advocate for effective educational programs to address these issues.

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