The Impact of Marijuana as More States Look to Legalize

Published on April 12, 2024

At 17, Jokabel Del Villar puffed a marijuana cigarette for the first time at a party, reveling in the “high” that yielded an unexpected and immediate feeling of calm. But what started as a welcome mental escape for the young artist soon became an addiction the teen couldn’t shake. For 12 years, staying high robbed her of the motivation to pursue her goals, the Pennsylvania woman says now. She recalls drifting through early adulthood, craving puffs on a “joint” to prepare for even the most menial tasks. To unwind after completing those tasks, she puffed again, she told The Epoch Times. Now, through an account on TikTok, she joins others across the nation who warn about the potentially harmful effects of marijuana....

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