In recent decades, the THC content in marijuana has steadily increased, leading to more harmful effects for some people.
About 3 in 10 people who use cannabis develop a cannabis use disorder. The risk is higher for those who start using as teens and use cannabis more frequently.
El consumo de cannabis afecta directamente a las partes del cerebro responsables de la memoria, el aprendizaje, la atención, la toma de decisiones, la coordinación, las emociones y el tiempo de reacción.
Según la Encuesta sobre conductas de riesgo en jóvenes de 2023, casi el 29% de los estudiantes de secundaria de Nevada informaron haber consumido cannabis alguna vez.
Cannabis use can result in long-term physical and mental health issues, which may include:
Substance Use Disorder: This can develop into an addiction in severe cases.
Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome: A condition characterized by severe nausea and vomiting.
Mental Health Risks: Increased risk of psychosis or schizophrenia in some users.
Respiratory Problems: Higher risk of cough, chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, and other lung illnesses.
Youth Brain Development Issues: Potential negative effects on brain development in adolescents.
Increased Risk of Other Substance Use Disorders: Higher likelihood of developing additional substance use disorders.
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