Marijuana is a dangerous drug that’s harming 30% of high schoolers. At this age, kids’ brains are still developing. When they smoke marijuana, they’re putting themselves at risk of long term effects, like schizophrenia and manic depression. | Victoria's Voice Foundation

Dr. Joseph C. Maroon is a neurosurgeon and a professor at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. His research on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease focuses on the role of oxidative stress and the antioxidant glutathione. Key points of his research include: * Oxidative Stress and Glutathione: Dr. Maroon’s work, often in collaboration with other researchers, suggests that oxidative stress, a type of inflammation, is a critical factor in the cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s dise