Early Cannabis Use Poses Risks to Physical and Mental Health

 Early Cannabis Use Poses Risks to Physical and Mental Health

Recent studies have found earlier teen cannabis use significantly increases risks for serious health problems in adulthood. Best goal: Delay or prevent cannabis use in adolescents.

Researchers compared the effects of cannabis on the physical and mental health of teens who started using cannabis before and after age 15. They found that cannabis was neither performance-enhancing …