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MARIJUANA. AMERICAN ATHLETIC INSTITUTE RESEARCH SCIENCE DIVISION. 12-21. The most significant brain development of your entire lifespan is occurring right now…. BRAIN. 12-21. HORMONAL ONSET. 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5>. FINISHING TOUCHES 12-21>. Frontal Cortex. NORMAL HEALTHY.
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MARIJUANA AMERICAN ATHLETIC INSTITUTE RESEARCH SCIENCE DIVISION
12-21 The most significant brain development of your entire lifespan is occurring right now…
BRAIN 12-21 HORMONAL ONSET 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5> FINISHING TOUCHES 12-21>
Healthy Alcohol Marijuana
ALCOHOL Under influence Not under influence MARIJUANA decreased brain activity
Today’s Pot Marijuana THC content 1960-70’s 1-4% THC Marijuana THC content today 40+% THC
How long does it stay in your system? Today’s pot is not like yesterdays… stronger and stronger concentrations of THC have made marijuana a potent drug that deposits in brain tissue and effects brain function.
Marijuana Cannabinoids THC Marijuana Detection Times • 1 time use only 5-8 days • 2-4x per month 11-18 days • 2-4x per week 23-35 days • 5-6x per week 33-48 days • Daily 49-63 days
THC AND PERFORMANCE VISION MEMORY MOVEMENT COORDINATION REFLEX JUDGEMENT
Healthy Brain Marijuana Brain 16 16 yr. old daily user Amen Clinics
It doesn’t affect me at all… Healthy Brain Marijuana Brain ADULT LIFELONG Amen Clinics
Lifetime Use Marijuana
Healthy 16 Heavy Lifelong KEEP SMOKIN…
MARIJUANA SKILL IMPAIRMENT Skill Recall Area NON USER SIMPLE HAND SKILL MARIJUANA USER SIMPLE HAND SKILL Note: Subject not under influence during scan. POT OR NOT? YOUR CHOICE YOUR GAME