Your brain is your most precious resource. If you're under 21 years of age, or if you know a young person who is, here are some very important facts:
Young minds are still developing, especially through college age. Keeping young minds drug-free is the best way to a healthier, happier adult life.
Brains develop very important pathways during adolescence: these are known as the endocannabinoid system. Research is showing that healthy endocannibinoid systems can enhance our well-being and our bodies immune systems. Adolescent use of cannabis may adversely impact our brains' natural development.
A healthy, drug-free adolescent phase of brain development enables more complete growth and maturity. Healthy brains support focus, awareness, listening and managing one's feelings during life's many shocks and surprises.
We encourage age appropriate curiousity.
Here are some resources for feeding young curious minds. Check them out. Your brain will thank you!
California Academy of Sciences
The Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Alton Brown (a very brainy culinary artist)
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art