Smoking Marijuana As Teen May Have Lasting Brain Effects, Study Suggests

Smoking marijuana as teen may have lasting brain effects, study suggests

Teenagers respond differently to drugs than adults, and early use may lead to long-lasting effects on brain development, according ...

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