Teen cannabis use is linked to slower cognitive growth, especially memory, with THC as a likely contributor during key developmental years.

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The largest study of adolescent brain development ever conducted in the United States has produced a finding that parents in ...

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Youth cannabis use between ages 9 and 17 years is associated with slower cognitive development during a time of key brain development.

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Sara Ruiz/ / Getty Images/iStockphoto Teens who start using cannabis before age 15 are more likely to use the drug often later in their lives. They are also more likely to develop mental and physical ...

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During adolescence, the teen brain goes through dramatic changes which scientists are just beginning to better understand. For parents, teachers, and anyone who cares for a teenager—it is often ...