01-26-2017, 01:36 PM
Delaying marijuana smoking to age 17 cuts risks to teens' brains, new study suggests
Date: Jan. 26, 2017 Source: University of Montreal Summary: Adolescents who smoke marijuana as early as 14 do worse by 20 points on some cognitive tests and drop out of school at a higher rate than non-smokers. But if they hold off until age 17, they're less at risk. <a data-ipb="nomediaparse" href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170125214606.htm">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170125214606.htm</a>
Date: Jan. 26, 2017 Source: University of Montreal Summary: Adolescents who smoke marijuana as early as 14 do worse by 20 points on some cognitive tests and drop out of school at a higher rate than non-smokers. But if they hold off until age 17, they're less at risk. <a data-ipb="nomediaparse" href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170125214606.htm">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170125214606.htm</a>