Will Smoking Weed When You’re Young Make You Dumb When You’re Old? Experts Weigh In
A growing body of research suggests that heavy marijuana use in adolescence could have long-term impacts on memory, attention, and brain function well into adulthood. Scientists have linked early cannabis exposure to altered brain development, especially in areas tied to decision-making and cognition.
While occasional or moderate use hasn’t shown the same risks, chronic early use may lower IQ, reduce academic performance, and affect emotional regulation later in life.
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https://www.vice.com/en/article/will-smoking-weed-when-youre-young-make-you-dumb-when-youre-old/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR511burKUI3SrbebTbrPeBFrHMmvRbCsoeu2n7D_LOh_DLJ__mMf7DnqcL01w_aem_zFR5mbNo-zUHTgqCYkTcaA
A growing body of research suggests that heavy marijuana use in adolescence could have long-term impacts on memory, attention, and brain function well into adulthood. Scientists have linked early cannabis exposure to altered brain development, especially in areas tied to decision-making and cognition.
While occasional or moderate use hasn’t shown the same risks, chronic early use may lower IQ, reduce academic performance, and affect emotional regulation later in life.
#CannabisNews #MarijuanaStudy #BrainHealth #YouthCannabisUse #HealthResearch #BETTRNews
https://www.vice.com/en/article/will-smoking-weed-when-youre-young-make-you-dumb-when-youre-old/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR511burKUI3SrbebTbrPeBFrHMmvRbCsoeu2n7D_LOh_DLJ__mMf7DnqcL01w_aem_zFR5mbNo-zUHTgqCYkTcaA
🧠Will Smoking Weed When You’re Young Make You Dumb When You’re Old? Experts Weigh In
A growing body of research suggests that heavy marijuana use in adolescence could have long-term impacts on memory, attention, and brain function well into adulthood. Scientists have linked early cannabis exposure to altered brain development, especially in areas tied to decision-making and cognition.
While occasional or moderate use hasn’t shown the same risks, chronic early use may lower IQ, reduce academic performance, and affect emotional regulation later in life.
#CannabisNews #MarijuanaStudy #BrainHealth #YouthCannabisUse #HealthResearch #BETTRNews
https://www.vice.com/en/article/will-smoking-weed-when-youre-young-make-you-dumb-when-youre-old/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR511burKUI3SrbebTbrPeBFrHMmvRbCsoeu2n7D_LOh_DLJ__mMf7DnqcL01w_aem_zFR5mbNo-zUHTgqCYkTcaA
