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El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Smoky effects: the impacts of drug use

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A high school student, a psychologist – these are people that don’t seem to have much in common. But substance use has affected each of them in different ways. Dr. Matthew Kendra and Dr. Anna Lembke center their careers around addiction medicine. Paul Armentano, the deputy director of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws shares his beliefs that marijuana isn’t as bad as it’s been portrayed. An anonymous student reflects on the impacts of drug use on a past relationship. Click on the headlines below to read about each person’s experience. 

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Ilena Peng
Ilena Peng, Staff writer
Ilena Peng is a senior with a love for tea, books and journalism. Formerly, Ilena was one of two editors-in-chief, as well as a news, entertainment and business editor.
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