Medical Use of Cannabis and Adolescent Brain Vulnerability
Adolescent cannabis brain vulnerability is a critical concern due to ongoing neurodevelopment through age 25. Medical cannabis use in teens carries risks for cognition and psychiatric outcomes. Clinicians must apply specific risk-benefit frameworks…
Beyond Adolescence: Cannabinoid Exposure During Extended Human Brain Development
Extended human brain development cannabis exposure poses unique risks during young adulthood. Understanding these effects is crucial for informed counseling. This research highlights vulnerabilities beyond adolescence.
Marijuana and the Brain: Study Finds Memory and Decision-Making at Risk
This study highlights heavy cannabis use cognitive impairments, specifically in memory and decision-making. Clinicians can use this evidence to inform patients about risks to executive function. Understanding these effects supports better clinical…
Long-term cannabis use changes brain structure and leaves users unable to make decisions – MSN
Long-term cannabis use cognitive effects include changes in brain structure and potential impacts on decision-making. Neuroimaging studies reveal alterations in prefrontal regions linked to executive function. Understanding these cognitive effects is…