In Marijuana: Setting Things Straight, students meet Laurie and her boyfriend, who is pressuring her to try marijuana. She turns to her friend Gladys for help. With the assistance of a medical student, police officer and former drug users, they learn the facts about marijuana use and its harmful effects on the mind and body. This video covers the history of marijuana use, its psychological, emotional and physical effects, and the legal consequences for those who are caught with marijuana. It gives students the facts that empower them to make the right choice when it comes to marijuana.