Adolescent Vulnerability
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Is cannabis use making depression and suicidal thoughts worse in teens?
Rationale: Our brains undergo a crucial stage of development during adolescence. Major depressive disorder and suicide are especially common during this time. Evidence shows that cannabis use is twice as…
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Does infrequent cannabis use affect the adolescent brain?
Rationale: Prior research shows decreased brain volume in regular cannabis users. However, not much is known about the effect of low-dose, recreational cannabis use during adolescence. Method: Researchers compared brains,…
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Is cannabis shrinking your brain?
Researchers found that even 1 to 2 times using cannabis produces excess thinning of the prefrontal cortex, and more use leads to even greater shrinking.