A young woman smokes marijuana at a party in Denver, Colorado. Photo: AP A young woman smokes marijuana at a party in Denver, Colorado. Photo: AP
A young woman smokes marijuana at a party in Denver, Colorado. Photo: AP
Drugs
World /  United States & Canada

Are e-cigarettes a gateway to cannabis use for teens and young adults? Yes, says new study

  • The research examined marijuana use among 10- to 24-year-olds through a compilation of 21 studies from a number of Western countries
  • It appears to support the theory that nicotine affects the developing brain, influencing how people respond to addictive substances

Topic |   Drugs
Associated Press
Associated Press

Updated: 10:21am, 16 Aug, 2019

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A young woman smokes marijuana at a party in Denver, Colorado. Photo: AP A young woman smokes marijuana at a party in Denver, Colorado. Photo: AP
A young woman smokes marijuana at a party in Denver, Colorado. Photo: AP
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