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Repeated Teen Cannabis Use May Disrupt Dopamine-Related Brain Development, MRI Data Suggest

Researchers found repeated cannabis use in 81 adolescents was linked to lower tissue iron in brain regions tied to motivation and reward.

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A new study from Bradley Hospital researchers shows that cannabis use during adolescence is associated with differences in brain regions involved in motivation and reward, which support healthy development.

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Repeated teen cannabis use may disrupt dopamine-related brain development, MRI data suggest

A new study from Bradley Hospital researchers shows that cannabis use during adolescence is associated with differences in brain regions involved in motivation and reward, which support healthy development.

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Cannabis Use Lowers Brain Iron and Dopamine Levels

A new study demonstrates that adolescent cannabis use is associated with structural changes in brain regions governing reward processing.

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