A High School Student Asks You, "What's the Big Deal

A high school student asks you, "What's the big deal about using pot at school, anyway? It's not going to hurt me." You want to correct this misconception. The MOST accurate reply is:

A) "Being high makes it harder for your to remember what you just learned, even if you try to concentrate."
B) "Long-term use of marijuana kills brain cells. You won't be able to learn new things and will forget what you did know."
C) "Are you kidding? Even one-time use of marijuana can cause stroke or a heart attack."
D) "Marijuana is bad for your social life. People don't like to associate with drug users."