doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006219.pub3
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cannabis directly affects brain areas involved in memory, learning, attention, decisionmaking, emotion, and reaction time, and these effects can be stronger when use begins in adolescence or early adulthood.1 A review from the University of Washington notes that both ADHD and marijuana use are associated with impaired attention, inhibition, and executive functionthe very skills people with ADHD already struggle with.2 When a brain that is already working harder to manage focus is exposed to THC, the result is often slower thinking, weaker working memory, and more trouble planning or finishing tasks
Regularly washing and inspecting pet bedding, as well as keeping sleeping areas clean, can help mitigate the risk of bed bug infestations associated with pets
Stages of acquisition and cessation for adolescent smoking: an empirical integration
