BE CAREFUL BRAINS ARE FRAGILE –
Oct. 10, 2022 – It is well-known that smoking marijuana can negatively affect the brain,” Dr. Mitchell emphasizes. For example, studies have shown that it can impair memory and learning and reduce reaction time. Recent research has also suggested that smoking marijuana may be linked to problems with brain development. One study found that people who smoked marijuana regularly during adolescence were more likely than non-users to experience a decrease in the size of the hippocampus, a region of the brain critical for memory and learning. Frequent marijuana use was associated with reduced efficiency in the connections between brain regions involved in learning and memory. While more research is needed to confirm these findings, they suggest that smoking marijuana may be harmful to brain development, especially during adolescence. As a result, people need to be aware of the potential risks before deciding to smoke.”
