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Mental Health and Brain Health

Cannabis use before age15 is linked to physical and mental health issues : Shots

Cannabis use before age15 is linked to physical and mental health issues : Shots
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The adolescent brain is still developing and the use of cannabis regularly may disrupt healthy neural development.

The adolescent brain is still developing, and the use of cannabis regularly may disrupt healthy neural development.

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Teens who start using cannabis before age 15 are more likely to use

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Mental Health and Brain Health

Genes Linked to Cannabis Use Reveal Ties to Mental Health

Genes Linked to Cannabis Use Reveal Ties to Mental Health
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Summary: Researchers analyzing data from over 130,000 participants have identified specific genes associated with cannabis use and its frequency, revealing strong links to psychiatric, cognitive, and physical health traits. The genes CADM2 and GRM3, already known for roles in brain

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Mental Health and Brain Health

Dr. Amen warns cannabis arrests brain development in teens, young adults

Dr. Amen warns cannabis arrests brain development in teens, young adults
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The recreational use of marijuana has become more common in recent years.

But some research has found that consuming cannabis could have negative effects on the body, especially the brain.

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