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No, Medical-Marijuana Legalization Doesn't Make Teens Smoke More Pot
By Rachael Rettner published
Medical-marijuana legalization doesn't seem to lead to an increase in pot usage for teenagers.

What's Worse for Your Brain — Alcohol or Marijuana?
By Stephanie Pappas published
For both teens and adults, alcohol appears more dangerous for the brain than marijuana is.

The 4/20 Effect: Pot Celebration Day Tied to Rise in Fatal Crashes
By Rachael Rettner published
Thousands of pot supporters mark the "high" holiday by lighting up at 4:20 p.m. But the celebration may increase the risk of fatal car crashes.

Could We Beat the Opioid Epidemic by Easing Pain with Marijuana?
By Mindy Weisberger published
Can marijuana's use for pain relief slow the opioid epidemic?

Why Pot Smokers Scored Higher Than Nonsmokers on This Memory Test
By Brandon Specktor published
Can weed improve your memo— wait, what were we talking about?

Why a Pot 'Breathalyzer' Won't Work
By Karen Rowan published
It's really tricky to measure how much marijuana a person has used on a given day — and how impaired their driving may be as the result of that use — a new review says.

Bud in the Oven? Marijuana Use Rises in Pregnant Women
By Laura Geggel published
Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in pregnant woman, and now its use is increasing, a new study finds.
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