Does smoking weed kill brain cells?

While opponents of cannabis are quick to claim that cannabis damages the brain, there is a healthy body of research to suggest exactly the opposite. Studies like 2015's Journal of Neuroscience research prove that cannabis doesn't kill brain cells and, in fact, that the cannabinoids contained within the herb may actually help to rebuild them. read more

In terms of marijuana and its effects on brain cells, or neurons, there is little evidence to suggest that any of the active ingredients in the marijuana plant administered at doses appropriate for human consumption have neurotoxic effects. read more

Risks of Smoking. Although research shows that using marijuana does not kill brain cells, how people consume marijuana may put them at greater risk. Smoking happens to be the most common way of consuming marijuana. But experts warn that this could be an issue when it comes to keeping your brain healthy. read more