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Vaping Marijuana
THC is the main mood-altering ingredient in marijuana (cannabis). The extracts or concentrates used in vaping marijuana are extremely potent – between 50% and 90% THC.
Cannabis use can have long-lasting or permanent effects on the developing adolescent brain. It contributes to decreased problem-solving skills, reduced attention span, and poor memory. This can lead to a decline in school performance.
Source: “Learn About Marijuana,” SAMHSA.
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Can marijuana affect brain development?
Cannabis use can have long-lasting or permanent effects on the developing adolescent brain.
It contributes to decreased problem-solving skills, reduced attention span, and poor memory.