Clinical Takeaway Children exposed to cannabis during the peripregnancy period showed associations with behavioral and developmental differences in offspring, and these associations varied depending on whether ASD symptoms were present. The findings...
Endocannabinoid System: Cannabis & Maternal Cytokines
Clinical Takeaway Cannabis use during pregnancy is linked to measurable suppression of key immune signaling proteins (cytokines) in the mother’s bloodstream. Because these cytokines play a critical role in supporting a healthy...
Endocannabinoid System Research: Cannabis Use in Pregnancy
Clinical Takeaway Children born to mothers who used cannabis during pregnancy showed a small but measurable increase in risk for both autism spectrum disorder and ADHD, based on pooled data from 13...
Endocannabinoid System Research: Cannabis for Autism
Clinical Takeaway Cannabinoid-based treatments, including CBD-rich preparations, have shown early promise for reducing certain behavioral symptoms in autism spectrum disorder, such as irritability, hyperactivity, and sleep disturbances. The evidence comes from a...
Endocannabinoid System & Teen Mental Health Risk Factors
Clinical Takeaway Adolescents with depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and panic symptoms were more likely to initiate and increase cannabis use over an 18-month follow-up period. This longitudinal evidence supports the self-medication...
endocannabinoid system clinical research: Trauma, Sleep & Cannabis Use
Clinical Takeaway People who struggle with sleep problems before experiencing a trauma may be more likely to turn to alcohol or cannabis in the weeks and months following that trauma. This research...
`Endocannabinoid System Research: Cannabis for Anxiety Care`
Clinical Takeaway Cannabis use for anxiety relief produces different daily outcomes depending on whether someone uses flower or edible products, and whether the product contains THC, CBD, or both. CBD-containing products showed...
`Endocannabinoid System & Adolescent Weight Research 2026`
Clinical Takeaway The REAL 2.0 cohort study tracked Canadian youth over 15 years to examine how adolescent risk factors like body image concerns and disordered eating contribute to mental health and substance...
Endocannabinoid System & PTSD: Cannabis Meta-Analysis
Clinical Takeaway People with PTSD and co-occurring substance use disorders who use cannabis can still benefit meaningfully from trauma-focused treatments, and cannabis use does not appear to undermine treatment outcomes compared to...
`Endocannabinoid System Research: Athlete Mental Health`
Clinical Takeaway Retired professional athletes from high contact team sports such as football, rugby, and ice hockey show elevated rates of depression, anxiety, and cognitive concerns compared to the general population. Key...