OUTLINE

OBJECTIVE

INTRODUCTION

CANNABIS USE TRENDS IN ADOLESCENTS FROM ANCIENT ERA TILL TODAY IN THE UNITED STATES, AFRICA, AND NIGERIA.

PHARMACOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS

PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS

SOCIAL INTERVENTIONS

RECOMMENDATIONS

CONCLUSION

REFERENCES

INTRODUCTION

Cannabis use among adolescents is a significant public health concern due to its widespread use and potential impact on developing brains.

Early use has been linked to poor academic outcomes, cognitive impairment, and increased risk of mental health disorders.

Trends show shifting patterns, including changes in prevalence, modes of use (such as edibles and vaping), and perception of risk.

Interventions like school-based programs and psychological approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing have been developed, though their effectiveness vary.