Prenatal Cannabis Exposure and Neurodevelopment: What the New Systematic Review Actually Shows
A July 4, 2026 systematic review examined prenatal cannabis neurodevelopment impact, finding no consistent global cognitive impairment but more behavioral and attention difficulties. The evidence supports cautious counseling during pregnancy. This review…
Teen cannabis use alters brain development and raises addiction risk – News-Medical.Net
Cannabis effects on teenage brain development present unique clinical concerns during critical neurodevelopmental windows. Adolescent cannabis exposure can disrupt normal brain maturation and increase addiction risk. Understanding these developmental…
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…
Cannabis Use Disorder Carries Greater Psychiatric Risk in Adolescents Than Adults, Johns Hopkins Study Finds
A Johns Hopkins study highlights cannabis use disorder adolescent psychiatric risk as significantly greater than in adults. The research shows age-dependent differences in psychiatric outcomes. These findings emphasize the need for tailored risk…
Prenatal THC exposure and binge-like alcohol drinking in early adolescence: From sex-specific drinking vulnerability to abnormal endocannabinoid-dopamine nexus in the nucleus accumbens.
Preclinical research reveals that prenatal THC exposure disrupts developing brain reward circuits and increases adolescent alcohol drinking vulnerability through sex-specific changes in endocannabinoid-dopamine signaling. These findings support clinical…
Research on Maternal Cannabis Exposure and Offspring Neurodevelopment
Maternal cannabis exposure risk ASD ADHD offspring is linked to modest increases in autism spectrum disorder and ADHD risks. Research highlights potential effects on fetal brain development via cannabinoid receptors. These findings emphasize the…
Prenatal Cannabis Exposure and Autism Development Insights
Prenatal cannabis exposure autism is linked to increased behavioral and developmental concerns in children. Maternal cannabis use during pregnancy shows stronger associations in children with autism spectrum disorder symptoms. These findings highlight…
Research on Maternal Cannabis Use and Pregnancy Risks
Maternal cannabis use pregnancy risks research highlights associations with increased autism and ADHD risks in children. Cannabis crosses the placental barrier affecting fetal brain development. Pregnant patients should be informed about these…
Impact of Maternal Cannabis Exposure on Child Neurodevelopment
Maternal cannabis exposure and risk of ASD ADHD in offspring is a critical area of research. Studies show associations between peripregnancy cannabis use and behavioral outcomes in children. These findings highlight the importance of understanding…
Endocannabinoid System and Prenatal Cannabis: Clinical Research
Prenatal cannabis neurodevelopment risks include modestly increased chances of autism spectrum disorder and ADHD in offspring. Cannabis crosses the placenta and interacts with the endocannabinoid system during fetal brain development. Clinical research…