Endocannabinoid System and Adolescent Psychiatric Risk
Clinical Takeaway Adolescents who use cannabis face significantly elevated risks of developing psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety disorders in both adolescence and young adulthood, based on longitudinal population-level…
Myth Masquerading as Science: CU Anschutz Addiction Psychiatrist Investigates Cannabis Brain Development Risks
This article examines cannabis brain development risks, challenging the myth that brain maturation continues until age 25. CU Anschutz addiction psychiatrist Dr. Bryon Adinoff reviews the evidence and finds limited support for this claim. Understanding…
Understanding the Risk of Psychiatric Disorders from Adolescent Cannabis Use
Adolescent cannabis psychiatric disorders risk includes increased chances of psychotic, bipolar, depressive, and anxiety disorders. This risk is supported by large population-level clinical data. Understanding this risk helps guide adolescent mental…