Cannabis use in adolescence is characterized by increased amygdala reactivity to threat signalsPhilip Spechler
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"Following thelegalizationof cannabis, there is evidence of a reduction in perceived risks associated with cannabis use. There is a need to expand knowledge on the potential negative consequences of cannabis exposure during adolescence and this study addresses some of those gaps," said Marta De Feli...
inThe Lancet Psychiatryjournal shows. The large meta-analysis also indicates that daily users of cannabis during adolescence are seven times more likely to attempt suicide, have an 18 times greater chance of cannabis dependence, and are eight times as likely to use other illicit drugs in later ...
WE BRIEFLY REVIEW THE EVIDENCE THAT CANNABIS USE IN ADOLESCENCE AND YOUNG ADULTHOOD IS A CONTRIBUTORY CAUSE OF SCHIZOPHRENIFORM PSYCHOSES, BY SUMMARISING LONGITUDINAL STUDIES THAT: a) have examined relationships between cannabis use and the risk of psychosis or psychotic symptoms; and b) have ...
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However, after adjusting, the associations for cigarette-only use attenuated substantially, whereas those for cannabis use remained consistent. While individuals who use either cannabis or cigarettes during adolescence appear to be at increased risk of psychotic experiences, the association of psychotic ...
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They found that if cannabis use began in adolescence and continued regularly (defined as 4 or more times per week), by middle age these users had significant and probably irreversible cognitive deficits.3 Cognitive difficulties are very common in individuals with MS, even without cannabis ...