“It develops brain cells. That is a complete and true fact,” he said. “It kills weak brain cells. It does affect your lungs … but it’s better than smoking cigarettes.”
“It’s less damaging to smoke weed,” said a 15-year-old girl getting high over lunch
adolescence is a crucial time for brain development and marijuana use can permanently change the teen brain.
more likely than adults to become addicted to the drug.
“It affects brain processing, decision-making, impulsivity and memory.”
recommends marijuana to some of his patients and advises lawmakers around the country on medical marijuana legislation.
Shackelford said he has recommended marijuana for children, including a toddler who was dying of a brain tumor.
“Do I think kids ought to say that it’s healthy and use it recreationally? Absolutely, I do not,” Shackelford said
Marijuana and teen driving do not mix. It is the most common illegal drug found in drivers who die in accidents (around 14 percent of drivers), sometimes in combination with alcohol or other drugs. ~ National Institute on Drug Abuse.