The researchers compared brain imaging data of participants who had smoked by age 14 with those who had not and repeated this process for the same participants at ages 19 and 23
Thirdly, risk was specific to cannabis use, as opposed to use of other drugs. Henquet C, Krabbendam L, Spauwen J, et al
Vapes, which entered the Swiss market in 2020, have proved particularly popular with teenagers and pre-teens, thanks to their colourful packaging and sweet, fruity flavours
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Nicotine, the highly addictive chemical compound in cigarettes, is having a bit of a resurgence as of late with patches of the stuff even appearing in vending machines at tech company offices, offering overworked staffers a way to get through the day
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