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Heavy Marijuana Users Have Abnormal Brain Structure, Poor Memory

Posted in Science on 19th Dec, 2013
by Alex Muller

Teens who were heavy marijuana users, smoking it daily for about three years, had abnormal changes in their brain structures

Region of brain responsible for nicotine withdrawal symptoms identified

Posted in Medicine on 16th Nov, 2013
by Alex Muller

UMMS neuroscientist points at new target to help smokers quit.

Magnetic fields 'help smokers quit'

Posted in Medicine on 14th Nov, 2013
by Alex Muller

Using magnetic fields to alter brain activity may help some people quit smoking, according to an early study.