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New Study Analyzes Effect Of THC On Hippocampus, Raises Concerns About Teen Consumption
Thursday, January 5, 2023 - 10:55pm | 553Researchers from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry analyzed the dorsal and ventral regions of the brain following THC exposure in rats and concluded that it may induce long-lasting memory impairment and increased anxiety levels. Using a rodent model, ...
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Justice Dept Grants $1M To Non-Profits To Help Stem Teen Mental Health Issues & School Violence
Monday, October 3, 2022 - 6:10pm | 566A silent epidemic is moving across the country. Each year, from one in five children in the U.S., show signs or symptoms of a mental health disorder, be it depression, anxiety or substance abuse. Despite a recent study led by Columbia University which found adolescent drug...
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Adolescents Three Times More Prone To Marijuana Addiction Than Adults, New Study Reveals
Friday, July 1, 2022 - 10:36am | 614Young people often turn to marijuana to feel better, as well as to reduce anxiety in social situations such as connecting with friends. But how many teens actually use marijuana? According to 2019 CDC data, 4 in 10 high school students reported lifetime use of marijuana. However, some recent...
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Recreational Cannabis Companies Still Use Marketing That Appeals To Adolescents, New Study Finds
Thursday, January 20, 2022 - 3:56pm | 484It is blatantly obvious that a company, any company, relies heavily on marketing for its success. But what about cannabis companies? Same as all the rest? Not quite. In a space where hundreds of companies are trying to sell similar though slightly different products,...