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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force concludes that current evidence is inadequate for assessing the balance of benefits and harms of primary care interventions for preventing illicit drug use among children

USPSTF: Little Evidence Interventions Prevent Illicit Drug Use in Youth

Current evidence inadequate for assessing balance of benefits, harms of interventions among youth
For many internationally regulated drugs

Mean Age at Drug Use Initiation Increasing for Many Drugs

For 12 of 18 drugs examined, including cigarettes, marijuana, cocaine, mean age at initiation increased
In a new report

AAP Opposes Random Drug Testing in Schools

Helping students avoid substance problems is preferred approach
Marijuana shouldn't be legalized because of the potential harm it can cause children and adolescents

AAP Opposes Legalization of Marijuana

But supports compassionate use for children with debilitating, terminal illnesses