Study Finds Alarming Link Between Adolescent Cannabis Use and Severe Mental Disorders
This study highlights the link between adolescent cannabis use and severe mental illness, emphasizing the importance of early screening. Adolescents are particularly vulnerable to cannabis's neurodevelopmental risks. Clinicians must counsel families on…
Severe Emotional Outbursts in ADHD Linked to Distinct Brain Differences, Study Finds
ADHD emotional dysregulation is linked to distinct brain connectivity patterns that may define a unique ADHD subtype. This finding helps clarify the neurobiological basis of severe emotional outbursts in ADHD. Understanding these differences could…
Maternal Cannabis & Autism/ADHD Risk: Clinical Evidence
Maternal cannabis use in pregnancy risks research indicates a modestly elevated risk for autism spectrum disorder and ADHD in children. Cannabis compounds cross the placental barrier and may affect fetal brain development. These findings support caution…
Genes Tied to Impulse Control Play a Major Role in Addiction Risk
Genetic predisposition to poor impulse control is a key factor in addiction risk. This insight helps clinicians identify patients at higher risk for cannabis use disorder. Understanding these genetics supports personalized treatment planning.
Driving Habits and Cannabis Use Among Teens and Young Adults
Cannabis use among teen drivers raises important safety concerns for clinicians and parents. This article reviews the prevalence and risks of cannabis use among teen drivers. Understanding cannabis use among teen drivers is critical for effective…
Endocannabinoid System Research: Cannabis Use in Pregnancy
Maternal cannabis use in pregnancy is linked to a modestly elevated risk of autism spectrum disorder and ADHD in children. This association is supported by pooled data from multiple observational studies. Current evidence advises caution due to potential…
Tylenol and Autism: 7 Insights You Need Now
Tylenol has long been the go-to pain reliever during pregnancy, but a new wave of research questions its safety. This post unpacks the science, the panic, and the human stories behind the headlines on Tylenol and autism. The truth? It’s…
10 Powerful Ways Cannabis Supports Children’s Behavior
Real-world stories of how cannabis brings calm, balance, and relief TL;DR Cannabis may offer relief for under-recognized behavioral challenges in children. Conditions like rage attacks, compulsive behaviors, and mood instability show early promise.…