As cannibus laws ease, there's cause for parental concern, the AmerAcadPeds says. KidsHealth
And if some people use it to try to relieve pain, sleep better or cope with the symptoms of a serious illness, will young people assume it's just another kind of medicine?
• It has powerful effects on young brains. Did you know that your child's brain will continue to grow and develop until about age 25? This is one of many reasons the American Academy of Pediatrics believes young people should not use cannabis. Research shows cannabis use in adolescence and early adulthood can cause difficulty thinking and problem-solving, problems with memory and learning, poor physical coordination and reaction time, and difficulty focusing and maintaining attention.
• It has been linked to mental health problems. Though we need more research to understand exactly why, cannabis use has been associated with depression and anxiety in teens. Cannabis has also been identified as a possible trigger for the psychosis -- or sudden break from reality -- that can be an early sign of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. There is evidence that young people who use cannabis face higher risks for suicidal thinking and actions.
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