My position on teenager marijuana

Today's teen are faced with many
choices some of them very simple, and some of them difficult; one
of the most important decisions is the not to use drugs especially
marijuana. Today's teens are using marijuana to bond with other
teens, and be part of the group without understanding that they
could be risking their future mental, physical, and economic
health. There are many misconceptions that come with marijuana
and it use that makes it appealing as a community drug that won't
hurt you, therefore many teens choose to indulge; this is not the
best choice for teens. I believe that most teens are not
consumed with the drug scene, and I hope to prove that with this
paper.   There are many risks associated with marijuana
especially for the undeveloped mind of a teenager.   What
concerns me the most is the conception that all teens are using
this drug of choice so it's no big deal? I feel peer pressure
plays a big part in the teens desire to smoke marijuana, but I
don't believe that it is the only factor; either way I feel this is
a risky practice for today's teenagers.

Marijuana is being taunted as a socially acceptable drug; it has
been highly publicized, and advertised through movies and other
outlets: therein lies the misconception that it is cool.  The
most ironic thing is when you see the portrayal of marijuana it is
history repeating itself. This has happened with cigarettes
when smoking was the coolest thing. Every actor from Marilyn
Monroe on had a nice sleek cigarette in their hand taking long slow
draws, and then extending it with most unique
smoothness.   We have also seen it with alcohol. How
many beer commercials have we seen that have young adults drinking,
and getting the women, or guy.   They all look so cool,
and popular.   Now, I find the same irony in movies that
show marijuana smoking. Movies such as Friday, Next Friday, Friday
After Next, How High, Pineapple Express now most of these movies
are rated R, but that does not stop a teenager from watching
it. Most pre-teens are even indulging in these movies because
they have older siblings. So if teens can identify with these
characters then they will try to do the things that make these
characters funny to them. I have never met a teenager that is
comfortable be labeled a nerd, so in order to break away from that
stereotype they are going to do what they deem as cool.
I hope teens can be educated on the potential negative impact of
this drug before our hospitals, mental health, rehab facilities are
filled with teenagers, and young adults due to our society
promoting the coolness of marijuana.