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Nominated Substances: Marijuana smoke
Nomination Date: 04/26/2000
Nominator: NIH/NIDA
Rationale: As the most commonly used illicit drug in the US, marijuana smoke exposes both adolescents and adults to potentially harmful inhaled substances. In addition, there is a public health concern over postnatal exposure in children.
NTP Principles: not specified