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Consuming a little marijuana already modifies the brain of a teenager
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The news exposes how the consumption of 1 or 2 marijuana cigarettes can affect the brain of an adolescent even if he never smokes again. This conclusion is contained in a study conducted by Hugh Garavan at the University of Vermont, in which he compared the brains of several 14-year-old boys who admitted to using cannabis. In addition, additional factors related to their physical characteristics and others such as sex or if they also consumed alcohol, tobacco or other substances were taken into account.
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https://www.lavanguardia.com/vida/20190120/454214167308/consumir-poco-marihuana-modifica-cerebro-adolescente.html
Publication date
20/1/19
Scientific scope
Health
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I have chosen this news because the use of marijuana in adolescents is very common nowadays. It is an activity that almost nobody is fully aware of the risk of consuming, even if it is a single marijuana cigarette in life. Indeed, as the news says, the brain is affected with the consumption of only 1 or 2 marijuana cigars. With this dose the effect on the brain is immediate and is reflected in the surface of gray color that increases rapidly affecting its development and can trigger future diseases as serious as schizophrenia.
The study was conducted in Ireland, but of course the results can be extended to the entire juvenile population of the world where marijuana use is unfortunately common. The problem consists in the erroneous perception that it is a substance that has no harmful effects. The study has shown, however, that this is not the case.
The solution to the problem of marijuana use is complex because young people do not know its harmful effects. That is why it is essential to act in two ways. First, informing young people and the general population of this kind of studies that report the danger of this substance. Second, it is necessary that the police act with more rigor against the consumption of marijuana, strictly sanctioning their consumption. In addition, it is important that the police act to prevent plantings and drug trafficking from other countries.
The study was conducted in Ireland, but of course the results can be extended to the entire juvenile population of the world where marijuana use is unfortunately common. The problem consists in the erroneous perception that it is a substance that has no harmful effects. The study has shown, however, that this is not the case.
The solution to the problem of marijuana use is complex because young people do not know its harmful effects. That is why it is essential to act in two ways. First, informing young people and the general population of this kind of studies that report the danger of this substance. Second, it is necessary that the police act with more rigor against the consumption of marijuana, strictly sanctioning their consumption. In addition, it is important that the police act to prevent plantings and drug trafficking from other countries.
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