Marijuana is one of the hottest sociopolitical topics today. The acceptance of medical marijuana in dozens of states and the recent recreational approval in two western states has put a focus on positive aspects of marijuana use in terms of pain reduction and other possible benefits. However, scientists are still trying to discover if marijuana is more addictive than other recreational drugs and legal intoxicants. Researchers are also trying to pinpoint exactly how marijuana affects the brain and what long-term effects it might have. Two new studies that were published this fall begin to shed light on marijuana’s more addictive qualities and psychoactive powers.
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