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Evidence clearly shows that using marijuana has health risks. As marijuana containing higher levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is becoming more commonplace, the use of this stronger type of marijuana can contribute to increased health risks. In fact, today's marijuana is stronger than marijuana from many years ago. Studies show that the average level of THC, the principal "mind-altering" component of marijuana, has increased by 300% to 400% over the last few decades.
Marijuana is the most widely used illegal drug among youth today. Starting to use marijuana young can greatly increase physical and mental health risks. It also increases the chance of addiction.
Youth are especially vulnerable to the health effects of marijuana use because adolescence is a critical time for brain development. Having THC in the brain at such a critical time can therefore interfere with brain development and harm brain function. It can also increase the risk of triggering a psychotic episode or a mental illness such as schizophrenia.
Learn about the mental and physical risks to one's health from regular marijuana use.更多精彩文章及讨论，请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net
Evidence clearly shows that using marijuana has health risks. As marijuana containing higher levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is becoming more commonplace, the use of this stronger type of marijuana can contribute to increased health risks. In fact, today's marijuana is stronger than marijuana from many years ago. Studies show that the average level of THC, the principal "mind-altering" component of marijuana, has increased by 300% to 400% over the last few decades.
Marijuana is the most widely used illegal drug among youth today. Starting to use marijuana young can greatly increase physical and mental health risks. It also increases the chance of addiction.
Youth are especially vulnerable to the health effects of marijuana use because adolescence is a critical time for brain development. Having THC in the brain at such a critical time can therefore interfere with brain development and harm brain function. It can also increase the risk of triggering a psychotic episode or a mental illness such as schizophrenia.
Learn about the mental and physical risks to one's health from regular marijuana use.更多精彩文章及讨论，请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net