The law does not differentiate between possession and sale, which includes selling any quantity to anyone of any age. It has been proven that as perception of risk of using any drug goes down, use goes up. Marijuana has proven harmful effects, especially for young people. Young people have said that this law encourages young people to buy, sell and use marijuana in Ann Arbor, where if they are arrested the penalties will be minimal. Young people who need help for a drug problem are less likely to have help made available to them.
Inhalants are more likely to cause death from first use than any illicit drug.
Inhalants can permanently damage the liver, kidneys, central nervous system, bone marrow, immune system, hearing and vision and can produce dependency and behavioral consequences. Staying sober is the first essential component of safety and empowerment for young people. The disease is progressive, can develop and be fatal at any age. It's known that alcohol addiction progresses fastest among the youngest users. Parents influence their children's drinking through their own drinking attitudes and parenting practices.