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posted on September 1, 2012 by
US ME: Editorial: Study Proves Pot Use By Kids A Dumb Idea
Kennebec Journal, 30 Aug 2012 – Adolescent pot use can literally be a dumb idea. A formal study has shown that heavy use can produce permanent loss of critical IQ points. In a report released online this week by the prestigious Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a team of U.S. and British researchers has found that heavy use of marijuana by teenagers and young adults can reduce their IQ scores by as much as 8 points in later life.
