Marijuana may be worse for teen brains than alcohol, study finds

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Recreational marijuana use is becoming more common, with its legalization in nine states and the District of Columbia, but in a study published on Wednesday, researchers suggest proceeding with caution as science considers its effects on the adolescent brain.

Scientists at the University of Montreal who conducted research into how weed affects brain development over time found that regular marijuana users, especially those who begin using it earlier in their lives, were far more likely to suffer repercussions in their thinking ability.

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