Reading, Writing and Reefer (Part 1)

Duration: 1872

Year Published: 1978

Creator: NBC / Film Inc. / Public Media Inc.

Complete Record: A report on the dramatic increase in the use of Marijuana by American teenagers and adolescents and the drastic effect it has on their lives. Recent studies indicate that marijuana is a possible carcinogen; one marijuana joint produces the same amount of lung inflammation as a pack of cigarettes; the hazards of driving while high are noted. Aside from the potential health consequences for youthful smokers (and the deleterious effect on their school work), it is pointed out that these 4 million juveniles are on the receiving end of a vast criminal network of marijuana growers, smugglers, and distributors.