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Smoking marijuana as a teenager lowers IQ for LIFE, scientists warn

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Smoking marijuana as a teenager lowers IQ for LIFE, scientists warn [1]
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Saturday, June 7, 2014

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The damaging effects remain even if the person stops smoking the drug
·         Teenagers are at particular risk because their brains are still developing
·         Smoking cannabis affects critical thinking and memory
·         Researchers warn that stronger varieties today are causing more damage 

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[1] http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2650631/Smoking-marijuana-teenager-lowers-IQ-LIFE-scientists-warn.html
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[5] http://www.rethinkpot.org/tags/impairment
[6] http://www.rethinkpot.org/tags/memory