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    Marijuana, or its official term, cannabis, has been around since ancient times and has seen a revival in recent years, particularly among high school and college-aged teens. Although the drug was used as early as China, according to drug education company Narconon International, where it was used as medicine, marijuana entered the pop culture scene at events such as Woodstock, a three-day hippie-infused music festival in Bethel, New York, that promoted peace and music in 1969 (Marijuana History). In recent years, marijuana appears to have become more accepted in society. Although recreational use of the drug is still illegal in the United States, it has become common to hear of teenagers experimenting with weed. It seems that today's adolescents have an invincibility complex when it comes to drugs and do not fear any of the risks associated with them. According to a 1994 Los Angeles Times article by Rose Apodaca, this is ironically a direct result of the teens' parents, who are members of the hippie-Woodstock generation (By Design - Los Angeles Times). Teens see that their parents most likely smoked weed at one time or another and it was okay, leading teens to think that it is okay to use marijuana and may even consider it fashionable. Adolescents are also encouraged to use this drug as an act of rebellion, because since we were young, parents and educators have imposed anti-drug, alcohol and tobacco advertisements on us, trying to instill in us that these substances are harmful and should not be abused. While these messages contain valid arguments, they also unintentionally give young minds the first places to turn when rebelling against our superiors. Additionally, the use of marijuana and other substances is essentially discouraged... middle of article......out.org/drug_information/marijuana/effects_of_heavy_marijuana_use_on_learning_and_social_behavior.html>."Marijuana - Drugs of Abuse and Related Topics -NIDA.” Internet. December 12, 2011. “History of Marijuana.” Narconon | Rehabilitation for drug addicts | Drug education. Internet. December 12, 2011. “A record 50% of Americans support legalizing marijuana use. » Gallup.Com - Daily news, polls, public opinion on government, politics, economics and management. Internet. December 12, 2011. “Why Marijuana Should Be Legal: Logical Arguments for Students Writing Essays and Papers on Marijuana Legalization.” » Marijuana Legalization Organization. Internet. December 12. 2011. .