Cannabis and Mental Health: July 2026 Regulatory Digest
This digest examines cannabis and mental health through the lens of adolescent psychiatric risk, shifting THC regulations, and market noise overshadowing clinical evidence. Dr. Caplan offers commentary on separating meaningful signals from commercial…
Neuroimaging of Adolescent Cannabis Use Treatment
Researchers are investigating whether brain imaging can predict treatment success in adolescent cannabis use disorder treatment programs. This neuroimaging study examines learning-related brain activity in teens before they participate in virtual therapy…
Preventing alcohol and cannabis-impaired driving among adolescents: Effects of a web-intervention in a driver education program.
A randomized trial found that adding a 30-minute web intervention to driver education significantly reduced adolescent intentions for cannabis impaired driving prevention. The intervention worked by changing perceived peer approval of substance use…
Selective Personality-Targeted Intervention and the Escalation of Substance Use During Adolescence: A Secondary Analysis of A Cluster-Randomized Clinical Trial.
Personality-targeted cannabis prevention programs reduce adolescent cannabis use escalation by focusing on high-risk personality traits. This selective intervention approach offers a more precise prevention strategy than universal programs. It…
Understanding Psychiatric Disorders Risk from Adolescent Cannabis Use
Adolescent cannabis use psychiatric disorders risk is a critical area of study due to its association with psychotic, bipolar, depressive, and anxiety disorders. This research highlights the importance of understanding the mental health implications…
Adolescent Cannabis Use & Mental Health Risk: Clinical Evidence
Adolescent cannabis use mental health clinical evidence reveals significant risks to developing brains. This evidence highlights associations with psychiatric disorders and neurodevelopmental concerns. Understanding these risks is crucial for clinical…
Endocannabinoid System & Teen Mental Health: Clinical Insights
The internalising pathway cannabis use highlights how adolescents with anxiety and depression symptoms are more likely to use cannabis frequently. This pathway suggests mental health struggles may drive substance use as a coping mechanism. Early…
Frequent Social Media Use Linked to Cannabis Use in Adolescents
Recent research highlights adolescent cannabis use and social media as strongly linked factors. Frequent social media use may increase cannabis initiation risk among youth. Clinicians should screen for both to guide prevention and counseling.
Predictive Value of Cannabis Use Motives in Adolescents with Dual Disorders – A Longitudinal Study
This longitudinal study investigates the predictive value of cannabis use motives adolescents with dual disorders. Understanding these motives helps identify clinical outcomes and risks. The findings highlight the importance of assessing cannabis use…
Does Weed Stunt Penis Growth? What the Evidence Actually Shows
Adolescent cannabis use and penile development is a common concern among parents and teens. Current evidence does not support a direct causal relationship between cannabis use and impaired penile growth. However, adolescent cannabis use carries other…