News (Media Awareness Project) - US: Marijuana Slows Teen Brain Development |
| Title: | US: Marijuana Slows Teen Brain Development |
| Published On: | 2009-02-26 |
| Source: | Calgary Herald (CN AB) |
| Fetched On: | 2009-02-27 22:56:26 |
MARIJUANA SLOWS TEEN BRAIN DEVELOPMENT
(CNS) - Study - Adolescents and young adults who are heavy marijuana
users appear more likely to have disrupted brain development,
according to a Philadelphia study.
Pediatric researchers found abnormalities in certain areas of the
brain at a crucial time in its development; these areas link regions
involved in memory, attention, decision-making, language and
executive functioning skills.
(CNS) - Study - Adolescents and young adults who are heavy marijuana
users appear more likely to have disrupted brain development,
according to a Philadelphia study.
Pediatric researchers found abnormalities in certain areas of the
brain at a crucial time in its development; these areas link regions
involved in memory, attention, decision-making, language and
executive functioning skills.
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