Marijuana damages Young Brain More Than Originally Thought
- 1.04.2010
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Teenagers often find themselves in situations where peer pressure and drugs play hand in hand. If your friends are doing it than of course you need to do it too right? It can't hurt you that bad, or can it? According to new research by Dr. Gabriella Bobbi, the damaging effects of cannabis, also known as marijuana, on young brains are worse than originally thought. The new study suggests that daily consumption of marijuana in teens can cause depression and anxiety, and have an irreversible long-term effect on the brain.
The study was conducted to find out what happens in the brain of teenagers when they use marijuana and if it makes them more prone to neurological effects than adults. Her study points to an apparent action of marijuana on two important compounds in the brain -- serotonin and norepinephrine -- which are involved in the regulation of neurological functions such as mood control and anxiety.
"Teenagers who are exposed to marijuana have decreased serotonin transmission, which leads to mood disorders, as well as increased norepinephrine transmission, which leads to greater long-term susceptibility to stress," Dr. Gobbi stated.
If you have a problem with marijuana or you have child that has a problem with marijuana than it's time to get help. Drug addiction can take over your life and we are here to help you overcome that addiction. We are here to help you, contact us now.
The study was conducted to find out what happens in the brain of teenagers when they use marijuana and if it makes them more prone to neurological effects than adults. Her study points to an apparent action of marijuana on two important compounds in the brain -- serotonin and norepinephrine -- which are involved in the regulation of neurological functions such as mood control and anxiety.
"Teenagers who are exposed to marijuana have decreased serotonin transmission, which leads to mood disorders, as well as increased norepinephrine transmission, which leads to greater long-term susceptibility to stress," Dr. Gobbi stated.
If you have a problem with marijuana or you have child that has a problem with marijuana than it's time to get help. Drug addiction can take over your life and we are here to help you overcome that addiction. We are here to help you, contact us now.
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