Neuropsychiatric Effects of Marijuana
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Marijuana (Cannabis) is one of the most widely used illicit drugs around the world, particularly in the United States. Its use is widespread among young people. According to a yearly survey of middle and high school students, rates of marijuana use have steadied in the past few years after several years of increase. Specifically, amongst 8th graders (9.4%), 10th graders (23.9%) and 12th graders (35.6%), marijuana use in 2015 was a concerning trend [1]. Furthermore, the number of young people who believe marijuana use is risky is decreasing. The growing common usage of marijuana among young people is an important trend to highlight given that marijuana is proven to cause substantial and life altering changes to one’s neurophysiological structure and function.
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