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fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

How Cannabis Hijacks the Teen Brain

Whatever mixture of genetics, temperament, trauma, and environment leads someone to use cannabis daily, such frequency almost inevitably results in addiction, that seemingly mysterious bending of the will and reward toward continued cannabis use despite adverse consequences. For example, money might be rewarding as a means to buy more cannabis, but no longer be very rewarding in and of itself. Or being high might become more desired than good grades or excelling at sports. The mind bends toward getting high as its preferred state.
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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Early Cannabis Use Poses Risks to Physical and Mental Health

Initiating cannabis use before age 15 increases mental and physical healthcare utilization and health problems in young adulthood.
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