Teen marijuana use high, perception of risk plummets. (cover story)

The article discusses the December 19, 2012 release of the Monitoring the Future study from the National Institute of Drug Abuse. The study indicated that high school seniors in the U.S. are continuing to use marijuana at high rates and that their perception of the risks which are associated with marijuana use have declined significantly. Information which the study revealed about the use of bath salts, the stimulant Adderall and other substances is discussed.