Cannabis Use and the Developing Brain: Highs and Lows

Although cannabis is a naturally occurring plant with long history of use by humans, the chemicals it contains, called cannabinoids, can act on human body in many ways. Use during important periods development, such as pregnancy and adolescence, have long-lasting impact way brain forms develops its systems to control emotions other functions. This article gives an overview some effects cannabinoids developing brain, before birth teenagers, provides information about how young people prevent or minimize negative their brains.