Daily ArchiveMay 20, 2015

ByDr. Berney

How to talk to your teen about depression, suicide wpo.st/OwLI0

ByDr. Berney

Medical Daily article on Teenage Marijuana Use: Legalization of marijuana is a very hot topic these days. With… fb.me/7cuu1DQcf

ByDr. Berney

Medical Daily article on Teenage Marijuana Use

Legalization of marijuana is a very hot topic these days. With several states legalizing medical marijuana and some decriminalizing the use of the substance, a lot of research is being published about its long term effects. While there are many sides to the debate, it is clear that no one is suggesting that teenagers be allowed to recreationally smoke marijuana (note that some states approve the medical use of marijuana in children). Nonetheless, teenage marijuana use, like teenage alcohol use, is an important factor to consider in research and human development. This article explores one research group’s findings as it relates to the use of marijuana in teenagers.

Read the article here: http://www.medicaldaily.com/smoking-pot-leads-early-puberty-stunted-growth-teenage-boys-334116