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There is no evidence that cannabis kills brain cells.

http://drug.addictionblog.org/does-weed-kill-brain-cells/

Furthermore, current research points to the possibility that it may increases brain cell growth.

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn8155-marijuana-might-cause-new-cell-growth-in-the-brain.html

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Do brain cells grow after you age?

The brain grows as you age into adult phase until you are in your early twenties. There is some research that shows that brain cells can regenerate even into late adulthood and old age.


Does THC itself destroy brain cells?

No, THC the active chemical in cannabis does not destroy brain cells. Loss of brain cells from marijuana is caused by the smoke inhalation by depleting your brain of oxygen. But a user would have to hold smoke in there lungs for very extended periods of time to cause any damage to the brain cells.


Can you go jail for allowing someone to grow 10 cannabis plants in your house?

Yes, allowing someone to grow cannabis plants in your house could lead to criminal charges depending on the laws in your area. You could be charged with possession of cannabis or cultivating cannabis, which are illegal in many places. It's important to be aware of the laws in your area regarding cannabis cultivation.


Are brain cells damaged with drugs?

Alcohol is the main drug which damages and kills brain cells. Marijuana on the other hand is neuroprotective, and prevents damage to brain cells. One study showed that cannabis protects against the damage caused by binge drinking.


Is it legal to grow to cannabis plants at home?

It depends on the laws of your specific location. In some places, growing cannabis plants at home for personal use is legal, while in others it may be prohibited. Make sure to research and understand the laws in your area before growing cannabis plants at home.

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Where abouts in the body does cannabis effect?

cannabis affects your brain and brain cells. You can also be brain damaged from all the use. By: Sean Garrett Sr. Stewart School


Can water make your brain cells to grow?

Yes water can make your brain cells grow, but too much water will make your brain cells burst.


Can sniffing glue kill your brain cells?

Yes, and brain cells don't grow back.


When brain cell dies due to sneezing do they grow back?

Brain cells never grow back. But sneezing doesn't kill brain cells, and even if it did, you have so many brain cells losing a few would literally make no difference at all.


How do you grow brain cells?

Dont do DRUGS lol


How does injuries on skin heal faster than injuries in the brain?

Injuries in the brain do not heal because brain cells cannot grow back. On the other hand body cells (skin) do grow back.


How does cannabis get to the brain?

cannabis flows through the blood stream in to your brain and makes your nervous sysytem faster


What is a long term effects of cannabis use?

Scientists have said that kills brain cells when recent studies have shown that they are frozen. Recent studies have also linked cannabis use to testicular cancer.


Can stress and anxiety grow new brain cells?

Yeah


Do braincells grow back?

No, brain cells do not regenerate or grow back once they are damaged or lost. However, other brain cells can sometimes compensate for the lost functions. It is important to protect and preserve brain health to prevent cell damage.


Do your brain cells grow back after the effects of weed?

No. Hope this helps.


Why does the brain not grow back brain cells?

It was once thought that the brain could not create new cells and neurons, but newer evidence shows the brain has a capacity to repair itself just like the rest of the body.