- Feb 5, 2002
- 167,601
- 56,844
- Country
- United States
- Faith
- Catholic
- Marital Status
- Married
- Politics
- US-Others
Scientists say that smoking weed in your youth isn’t a big deal — but if you’re still using it well into adulthood, your mileage may vary.
In a new study published in the journal Addiction Research & Theory, a team of researchers from the University of Queensland in Australia examined success outcomes for both cannabis and amphetamine users.
Using data from over 8,000 mothers and 2,000 children about drug use at ages 21 and 30, the team found that both substances were associated with lower success rates based on nine specific criteria, including education, income, home ownership, relationship status, and reported happiness, but only if they continued into adulthood.
Continued below.
If You’re Still Smoking Weed at 30, Scientists Have Bad News
In a new study published in the journal Addiction Research & Theory, a team of researchers from the University of Queensland in Australia examined success outcomes for both cannabis and amphetamine users.
Using data from over 8,000 mothers and 2,000 children about drug use at ages 21 and 30, the team found that both substances were associated with lower success rates based on nine specific criteria, including education, income, home ownership, relationship status, and reported happiness, but only if they continued into adulthood.
Continued below.
If You’re Still Smoking Weed at 30, Scientists Have Bad News
