Information on the effects of marijuana on memory judgment and perception. THE LOWDOWN It’s a plant, so it’s natural, and natural is always good—right? Think again, because both natural and syntheticversions of marijuana can cause a long-lasting, negative impact on your developing brain. AKA: Blunt, dope, ganja, grass, herb, joint, bud, Mary Jane, pot, reefer, green, trees, smoke, sinsemilla, skunk, weed, hash, tea, chronic, 420 WHAT IS IT: A green and brown mix of dried flowers, stems, seeds and leaves from the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. The main active chemical is THC (tretrahydrocannabinol), which moves quickly through the bloodstream to the brain and other organs throughout […]