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Weed sticks around

Long after the high is gone, regular weed use can impact your brain. See how weed fuzzes your focus and weakens your performance.

See How

Weed 101

Weed, also known as za, cannabis, marijuana, pot, or kush, is a mind-altering (psychoactive) substance. While it comes from the cannabis plant, it can come in many forms like a blunt, joint, flower, edible, or vape.

What does THC do to your brain?

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the main psychoactive compound in weed. It creates the high sensation and has been shown to affect brain development in teens.

The Facts

Why should you care about the risks?

The brain doesn’t stop developing until age 25. Using weed can harm the brain’s development and lead to difficulties with memory, attention, learning, coordination, and managing emotions.

The Effects

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