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The implications of early exposure to intoxicants cannot be understated. Notably, educational professionals emphasize that intoxication can significantly hinder a child's development, shaping their identity and future. Too often, societal acceptance of marijuana leads to a troubling dynamic wherein children in environments where drug use is normalized fail to recognize its dangers.
Moreover, unscrupulous individuals may exploit the legal cannabis market, purchasing marijuana to resell to younger adolescents unable to buy it legally. This illicit trade, facilitated by a legal framework intended to regulate substances, illustrates a concerning loophole that renders children more vulnerable to not only marijuana but also potentially more dangerous drugs like heroin or fentanyl.