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

Cannabis interacts with our brain through chemical receptors found in the areas of our brain that govern our learning and management of rewards, motivated behavior, decision-making, habit formation and motor function. As the structure of the brain changes rapidly during adolescence, scientists believe that cannabis consumption at this time greatly influences personality development.

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  Marijuana SHOULD be legal but I see where the risk comes in as it's not as harmless as almost all teenagers currently believe it is. There's a huge misconception when it comes to teens and marijuana use.
  
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      I believe that you should not be able to join the army until you are 21 years of age. It actually disturbs me that you can fight in a war yet not be able to drink alcohol. 18 is too young to be fighting in a war.
      
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      I agree that at if you're allowed to join the army, or even make porn at 18, that you should also be allowed to do anything else that all adults are allowed to do. The US is the only country in the world that has a drinking age of 21, which makes no sense at all. It's because all the people making the laws are way past that age and don't give two shits.
      
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