Persistent cannabis users show neuropsychological decline

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One thing I learned in research methodology is to always consider the biases of the group funding the study. In this case it was the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

So this is like the beef council funding a study saying 'BEEF IS AWESOME FOR YOU AND MAKES YOU SMART AND HANDSOME.'

Move along, nothing to see here (until you see the results replicated by a less overtly biased source).

First off, beef is indeed awesome and it has given me the incredible intelligence and physical beauty that I so casually display today.

Second, more seriously, your response is political rather than scientific. There may indeed be flaws in the research, but so far you haven't indentified any.

Right off the bat, this study hasn't been replicated yet but it's being reported as if it's solid proof. There's a non political problem before you even take a glance at methods...

It could be biased, but children (less then 18) probably shouldn't be drinking, smoking or doing drugs anyways.

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