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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


A Northwestern Medicine study showed teens who used marijuana heavily experienced abnormal changes in their brain structures. Results from the study suggest that chronic use of marijuana could result in long-term effects on memory.

Feinberg study finds direct link between marijuana use, working memory

January 7, 2014

A recent study published by a research assistant professor in the Feinberg School of Medicine revealed new evidence linking marijuana use with lower cognitive functioning and brain abnormalities similar...

Illinois House passed a bill to legalize medical marijuana Wednesday. The bill, if signed into law, could change how Evanston regulates marijuana.

Medical marijuana bill clears Illinois House, could affect enforcement of Evanston policy

April 21, 2013

Although a bid to legalize medical marijuana barely passed the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday, supporters say they are confident it eventually will be signed into law. If passed, House...

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