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
Men who worked night shifts and reported worse sleep quality were at higher risk of sexual dysfunction, according to a 2017 study [7]
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The review also highlighted a consistent and concerning statistical association between adolescent vaping and mental health disorders, including increased suicidal thoughts and behaviors, as well as frequent headaches, migraines, and dizziness
LncRNA MIR155HG contributes to smoke-related chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by targeting miR-1285p/BRD4 axis
