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 sessions. The findings could help clinicians personalize cannabis treatment approaches for young patients.
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 rather than direct behavior modification. This scalable approach leverages existing driver education infrastructure to address adolescent impaired driving risk.
Selective Personality-Targeted Intervention and the Escalation of Substance Use During Adolescence: A Secondary Analysis of A Cluster-Randomized Clinical Trial.
A cluster-randomized trial found that personality-targeted cannabis prevention programs reduced use escalation by 33% among high-risk adolescents. This cognitive-behavioral approach represents a more precise prevention strategy than universal programs by targeting specific personality risk factors.
Endocannabinoid System Research: Teen Cannabis and Mental Health
Clinical Takeaway Adolescent cannabis use is associated with increased risk of developing psychotic, bipolar, depressive, and anxiety disorders, based on large-scale longitudinal population data tracking clinically diagnosed outcomes rather than self-reported symptoms....
`Adolescent Cannabis Use & Mental Health Risk: Clinical Evidence` – CED Clinic
✦ New CED Clinical Relevance #70Notable Clinical Interest Emerging findings or policy developments worth monitoring closely. ⚒ Cannabis News | CED Clinic Adolescent HealthMental HealthNeurodevelopmentRisk AssessmentPediatric Cannabis Why This MattersAdolescent cannabis use represents one of the...
`Adolescent Cannabis Use & Mental Health Risk: Clinical Evidence` – CED Clinic
✦ New CED Clinical Relevance #70Notable Clinical Interest Emerging findings or policy developments worth monitoring closely. ⚒ Cannabis News | CED Clinic Adolescent HealthMental HealthNeurodevelopmentRisk AssessmentPediatric Cannabis Why This MattersAdolescent cannabis use represents one of the...
Endocannabinoid System & Teen Mental Health: Clinical Insights
Clinical Takeaway Adolescents with depression and anxiety symptoms are more likely to begin using cannabis and to use it more frequently over time, suggesting these mental health struggles may drive substance use...
Frequent social media use linked to cannabis use in adolescents – Medical Republic
✦ New CED Clinical Relevance #72 Notable Clinical Interest Emerging findings or policy developments worth monitoring closely. ResearchMental HealthPediatricsPolicy Why This Matters Clinicians should screen adolescent patients for both social media use...
predictive value of cannabis use motives in adolescents with dual disorders – A longitudinal study
✦ New CED Clinical Relevance #80High Clinical Relevance Strong evidence or policy relevance with direct clinical implications. ⚒ Cannabis News | CED Clinic Adolescent HealthDual DiagnosisMental HealthSubstance UseClinical Assessment Why This MattersAdolescents with co-occurring psychiatric and...
Does Weed Stunt Penis Growth? What the Evidence Actually Shows
✦ New CED Clinical Relevance #70Notable Clinical Interest Emerging findings or policy developments worth monitoring closely. ⚒ Cannabis News | CED Clinic Adolescent HealthReproductive HealthCannabis DevelopmentHormonesPediatrics Why This MattersThis question reflects widespread concern among adolescent patients...