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3 Myths About Weed and the Truth Every Teen Should Know | AAP

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Pediatrician Scott Hadland hears a lot of questions from teens about cannabis: “How will THC affect my brain?” “Since marijuana is natural, does that make it safe?”

In this video, the doctor breaks down his top three marijuana myths and shares some of the science of how weed really affects you – including the concern that in some cases, heavy marijuana use has been linked to mental health issues like psychosis.

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What Parents & Teens Should Know About Cannabis: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/teen/substance-abuse/Pages/legalizing-marijuana.aspx

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