Insights from a New Preprint Review on Real-Time Monitoring of Youth Substance Use
A new preprint review of 43 studies highlights real-time monitoring youth substance use using ecological momentary assessment and intervention tools. This approach reveals risk moments and shows promise in reducing harms. The review remains preliminary…
UCSD study links teen cannabis use to slower cognitive development, researchers weigh risks
New UCSD research exploring teen cannabis use cognitive development adds to our understanding of adolescent brain health risks. The study contributes valuable longitudinal data while highlighting the complexity of establishing definitive causal…
How Cannabis Use Impacts Adolescent Cognitive Development
Cannabis use adolescent cognitive impact is a growing concern for pediatric neurodevelopment. Research shows adolescent cannabis use may slow cognitive maturation, especially executive function and processing speed. Understanding these risks is crucial…
Analysis of Data from 11,000 Youth Shows Slower Cognitive Progress for Cannabis Users
This study on cannabis adolescent cognitive development analyzes data from 11,000 youth, showing slower cognitive progress linked to cannabis use. The findings emphasize the importance of counseling about developmental risks. Clinicians should consider…
Longitudinal Neurocognitive Trajectories in a Large Cohort of Youth Who Use Cannabis
This study examines longitudinal cannabis cognitive trajectories in youth, providing key insights into how cannabis use affects brain development. Understanding these trajectories is vital for clinicians advising adolescent patients. The research…
Cannabinoid Clinical Trials: Teen Cannabis Intervention Study
Adolescent cannabis use disorder intervention is critical due to neurodevelopmental risks during brain maturation. Clinical trials provide essential data on effective teen cannabis use disorder treatments. Evidence-based interventions remain limited but…
New Research Highlights Growing Concerns Around Cannabis Use Among Young Adults
Cannabis use disorder is a growing concern among young adults during critical neurodevelopmental years. New research highlights how cannabis use patterns can influence long-term cognitive and psychiatric outcomes. Understanding cannabis use disorder…
The Cannabis Authority: Why Children and Sports Do Not Mix
Youth cannabis use neurodevelopment risks are significant during critical brain development periods. Cannabis use in adolescents can impair cognitive function and motivation. Understanding these risks is essential for clinicians and caregivers.
Medically Recommended Cannabis Use for US Adolescents.
This study examines medically recommended cannabis use adolescents using nationally representative data. It reveals 5.2% of adolescent cannabis users have medical recommendations. Understanding medically recommended cannabis use adolescents informs…
Research on Social Media Addiction and the Adolescent Brain
Social media addiction adolescent brain pathways share similarities with substance use disorders, influencing teen behavior. Understanding these digital dopamine reward systems helps clinicians assess adolescent cannabis use. This research highlights the…