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Does smoking weed slow down the development of a teens frontal cortex?

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Dr. Carlo Contreras answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Unknown: The experiment has never been conducted, and i suggest that you don't try it! marijuana use has many adverse consequences. The risks clearly outweigh the benefits.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/22/2016

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