Women who consume alcohol are more likely to have alcohol-related heart disease, even though women drink less alcohol over a lifetime than men.
Marijuana users entering substance abuse treatment in the U.S. are most likely initiated into their use of marijuana at a very young age, with over 50% having done so by the age of 14 and almost 90% before the age of 18.
When combined, alcohol and tobacco drastically increase one's risk of becoming ill with certain cancers.
Long term marijuana users typically site using the drug to enhance positive feelings, to become calm, for stress relief and to help cope with everyday life.