Medical Use of Cannabis and Adolescent Brain Vulnerability
Adolescent cannabis brain vulnerability is a critical concern due to ongoing neurodevelopment through age 25. Medical cannabis use in teens carries risks for cognition and psychiatric outcomes. Clinicians must apply specific risk-benefit frameworks…
California must keep its promise to protect kids from big cannabis – Capitol Weekly
✦ New CED Clinical Relevance #35 Clinical Context Background information relevant to the evolving cannabis medicine landscape. PolicySafetyPediatrics Why This Matters # Clinical RelevancePediatric cannabis exposure remains a significant public…
How Teen Cannabis Use Trends Reflect Alcohol Consumption Patterns
Teen cannabis use trends reveal patterns similar to alcohol consumption, indicating that population-level prevention strategies are crucial. Research shows that as average teen cannabis use rises, heavy use increases proportionally. Understanding these…
Do anything, become nothing – The Morning News
Adolescent cannabis psychiatric risks are a critical concern for parents and caregivers. This study highlights the unique vulnerabilities of the developing brain to cannabis exposure. Understanding these risks helps inform safer clinical practices and…
Teenage Cannabis Users Twice as Likely as Non-Users to Develop Psychosis
A landmark study highlights teen cannabis psychosis risk, showing adolescents who use cannabis have twice the chance of developing psychotic disorders. This research tracked over 460,000 teens and found cannabis use preceded psychiatric diagnoses by up…
Satiety Bypass: How Cannabis Overrides the Brain’s ‘I’m Full’ Signal
Cannabis-induced appetite occurs when THC activates CB1 receptors in the hypothalamus, overriding natural satiety signals. This mechanism creates a feeling of starvation even after eating. Understanding cannabis-induced appetite is key for developing…
Adolescent CB1 Receptor Antagonism Influences Social Interactions and Neural Activity in Female Rats
Adolescent CB1 receptor antagonism plays a crucial role in shaping social interactions and neural activity in female rats. This study highlights sex-specific effects of CB1 receptor inhibition during adolescence. Findings suggest important implications…