Cannabis Awareness

PROTECTING OUR YOUTH

The truth about cannabis & the developing brain.

Overview

The cannabis industry markets cannabis as a relaxing, stress-free, “natural” product, and they prefer not to bring up countless medical studies which link cannabis to mental health issues, like anxiety, depression, permanent psychosis and long-term cognitive impairment among our youth. The truth is, high-potency THC isn’t harmless, especially for developing brains, and teens deserve to know the truth regarding these scientific medical studies.

This page is a resource for our community’s youth, so they can evaluate the risks of cannabis use through factual scientific studies.  

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Cannabis & Long-term Cognitive Implications

Heavy cannabis use linked to lasting effects on memory

A new study looked at over 1,000 young adults, ages 22 to 36, to see how heavy cannabis (marijuana) use affects the brain. Using brain scans, researchers found that people who used a lot of cannabis had less brain activity when trying to remember and use information—something called “working memory.” Working memory helps you with everyday things like driving or having a conversation. The study showed that even people who had stopped using cannabis still had weaker brain activity in these areas.

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High Potency. High Risk

Study shows THC potency linked to mental health disorders in teens

 Studies suggest that teens using high-potency cannabis are at a heightened risk for mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and psychosis. Here are a few studies worth examining.

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Not Just a High—A Risk to Your Mind.

New research on the developing brain & cannabis

Research on the relationship between cannabis use and cognitive function, particularly regarding IQ, suggests a link between heavy or early cannabis use causing IQ decline. Here are a few studies worth reading.

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