Heavy Marijuana Use May Damage Developing Brain In Teens And Young Adults
Monday, February 2, 2009 - 15:49
in Psychology & Sociology
Adolescents and young adults who are heavy users of marijuana are more likely than non-users to have disrupted brain development, according to a new study. Pediatric researchers found abnormalities in areas of the brain that interconnect brain regions involved in memory, attention, decision-making, language and executive functioning skills. The findings are of particular concern because adolescence is a crucial period for brain development and maturation. read more
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