The Brain Remembers: Hidden Costs of Substance Use in Young Adults
Young adult brain development continues into the mid-twenties, making this group vulnerable to substance use neurological changes. Understanding young adult brain development is crucial for assessing cannabis neurodevelopment risks. Clinicians must…
Understanding Cannabis Risks on Adolescent Brain Development
Cannabis adolescent brain development risks are increasingly recognized as critical in clinical research. Emerging evidence links adolescent cannabis use to lasting cognitive and psychiatric challenges. Understanding these risks helps clinicians guide…
Cannabidiol in Developmental Epilepsy: Organoid-Guided Precision Medicine Across Critical Neurodevelopmental Windows.
CBD neurodevelopmental epilepsy research reveals promising precision medicine approaches targeting critical developmental windows. This review synthesizes evidence on CBD's neuroprotective and antiseizure effects in pediatric epilepsy. Understanding…
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…
Cannabidiol Blood Metabolite Levels and EEG Changes in Autism
This study on autism spectrum disorder cannabidiol research reveals that CBD blood metabolite levels are associated with EEG changes. Boys with autism showed improvements in visuomotor and non-verbal cognitive abilities after cannabidiol treatment. These…
Maternal Cannabis & Autism/ADHD Risk: Clinical Evidence
Maternal cannabis use in pregnancy risks research indicates a modestly elevated risk for autism spectrum disorder and ADHD in children. Cannabis compounds cross the placental barrier and may affect fetal brain development. These findings support caution…
Oral Consumption of Cannabidiol During Pregnancy Alters Behavior in Mouse Offspring
Pregnancy CBD neurodevelopment safety is critical as this mouse study shows oral cannabidiol alters offspring behavior. Prenatal CBD exposure caused sex-specific neurodevelopmental effects. These findings highlight potential risks of CBD use during…
The brain remembers: The hidden cost of young adult substance use
Young adult substance use impacts brain development during a critical period up to age 25. This research reveals lasting neurobiological changes that affect cognitive function. Understanding these hidden costs is essential for age-specific risk…
Dr. Dan Brennan: Adolescent Cannabis Use and Rising Risk of Mental Health Disorders
Adolescent cannabis use mental health risk is a growing concern during critical neurodevelopmental periods. This association is vital for pediatric and family medicine practitioners. Understanding these risks aids in evidence-based counseling for…