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Perception of marijuana as a ‘safe drug’ is scientifically inaccurate, finds review of teen brain studies

August 27, 2013 by

The nature of the teenage brain makes users of cannabis amongst this population particularly at risk of developing addictive behaviors and suffering other long-term negative effects, according to researchers who reviewed over 120 studies.

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