Young people are even MORE vulnerable to cannabis harms than previously thought, British research finds, as the drug eclipses alcohol use for the first time in the US Scientists warned weed could be 'significantly more dangerous' for adolescents READ MORE: Weed or alcohol: Which is worse for your health? By Emily Stearn, Health Reporter For Mailonline Published: 18:56, 23 May 2024 | Updated: 19:04, 23 May 2024 e-mail 10 View comments Young people may be even more vulnerable to the health risks of cannabis than previously thought, research today suggested. Under a landmark trial of more than 100 adults and children in London , scientists found teens who used the drug reported far worse problems with memory and concentration than adults who smoked cannabis. This was seen regardless of the strength or amount of consumed.
Scientists warned this was a sign it could be 'significantly more dangerous' for adolescents, and 'disrupt' their development. It comes as intriguing data yesterday suggested Americans are now ingesting the drug more regularly than alcohol . Your browser does not support iframes.
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7million people in the US are using the drug daily, compared to 14.7million daily drinkers, according to findings from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. This is the first time since records began in 1979 that marijuana has overtaken alcohol — a trend experts say is a direct result of wid.
