Marijuana Perceptions vs Realities

Rise of Teen THC Vaping Over recent years there has been a rise on the number of teens vaping THC (the active ingredient in marijuana).  However, although it can sometimes seem like everyone’s doing it,  according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, only 12% eighth graders used THC over the past year (7% vaped […]

Nicotine and Teens – More Details

Adding Nicotine to a Developing Brain You hopefully already know that nicotine is addictive, and you might also know that nicotine increases your heart rate and blood pressure (Source 35), but how does it actually affect your brain?  Your brain is currently developing and will continue to develop until 25 or later.(Source 36)  So how does […]