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Teen cannabis use linked to slower memory and thinking growth

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ScienceDaily reports that teen cannabis use is linked to slower growth in memory, attention, language, and processing speed. Their abilities often developed normally at first, then began leveling off while peers who didn't use cannabis continued to improve. THC appeared to be the most likely driver of this effect, especially when it came to memory.

Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260806050726.htm

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