Is marijuana bad for your brain? - Anees Bahji
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In 1970, marijuana was classified as a schedule 1 drug in the United States: the strictest designation possible, meaning it was completely illegal and had no recognized medical uses. Today, marijuana’s therapeutic benefits are widely acknowledged, but a growing recognition for its medical value doesn’t answer the question: is recreational marijuana use bad for your brain? Anees Bahji investigates.
What should lawmakers prioritize when weighing the potential benefits and harms of marijuana legalization?
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Anees Bahji
- Director Anton Bogaty
- Narrator Addison Anderson
- Animator Anton Bogaty
- Storyboard Artist Anton Bogaty
- Character Designer Anton Bogaty
- Director of Production Gerta Xhelo
- Editorial Producer Alex Rosenthal
- Associate Producer Bethany Cutmore-Scott
- Associate Editorial Producer Elizabeth Cox
- Script Editor Emma Bryce
- Fact-Checker Eden Girma
