How cannabis use during adolescence affects brain regions associated with schizophrenia
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 - 11:31
in Psychology & Sociology
New research has shown physical changes to exist in specific brain areas implicated in schizophrenia following the use of cannabis during adolescence. The research has shown how cannabis use during adolescence can interact with a gene, called the COMT gene, to cause physical changes in the brain.