TED-Ed: Is marijuana bad for your brain? | Anees Bahji

The video explores marijuana's classification as a Schedule I drug in 1970, its evolving medical use, and its effects on the brain. It explains the cannabinoid system, highlighting THC and CBD's roles. The video discusses individual variability in marijuana's effects, risk factors like age, and potential for psychosis. It also covers tolerance, withdrawal, and the absence of fatal overdose risk. The conclusion emphasizes that marijuana's impact varies by individual, with some risk factors still not fully understood.

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