Trajectory of adolescent cannabis use on addiction vulnerability
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Trajectory of adolescent cannabis use on addiction vulnerability.
The adolescent brain is a period of dynamic development making it vulnerable to environmental factors such as drug exposure. Of the illicit drugs, cannabis is most used by teenagers since it is perceived by many to be of little harm. This perception has led to a growing number of states approving its legalization and increased accessibility. Most of the debates and ensuing policies regarding ca...
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عنوان ژورنال: Neuropharmacology
سال: 2014
ISSN: 0028-3908
DOI: 10.1016/j.neuropharm.2013.07.028