With more moves toward legalization of recreational cannabis, there is concern about adverse effects, including a possible link between cannabis use and psychosis. "Association of Cannabis Use with Adolescent Psychotic Symptoms," a research letter published in JAMA Psychiatry, reports that there is a ...
As the ABCD Study gets underway, there are many more smaller-scale studies looking at the effects of cannabis use on teens already in further stages or completed. For example, Josiane Bourque, a PhD candidate in psychiatric sciences at the Univ...
an annual survey conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, showed that rates of past-month cannabis use among teens aged 12 to 17 in the US have actually declined over the past 20 years: from
Marijuana is referred to as a gateway drug, and many teen users begin using because they are depressed, having family problems, or any other struggles they are experiencing in their lives. Teens begin smoking marijuana, thinking they are not going to become addicted. Truth is marijuana use by...
The researchers compared four levels of past-year cannabis use: no cannabis use; nondaily cannabis use; daily cannabis use, which was defined as use on at least 300 days per year; and presence of cannabis use disorder, which was assessed in the survey and involves meeting specific criteria...
in young children and teens. Perception studies show a mix of concern and normalization of cannabis use. Though limited, prevention studies are promising in raising awareness. A decline in cannabis-related offenses was noted by one study. The review highlights several research gaps, including the ...
in young children and teens. Perception studies show a mix of concern and normalization of cannabis use. Though limited, prevention studies are promising in raising awareness. A decline in cannabis-related offenses was noted by one study. The review highlights several research gaps, including the ...
If your teens are going to use today’s cannabis, it is critically important that you be aware of the data that show what a different beast this substance has become and the risk of major mental health issues. 因此,如果你的孩子会使用今天的大麻,你必须了解它的真正风险,包括可能对心理健康造成...
Friese, B. (2017). “Is Marijuana Even a Drug?” A Qualitative Study of How Teens View Marijuana Use and Why They Use It. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 49(3), 209–216.https://doi.org/10.1080/02791072.2017.1290854 Grundy, Q., Imahori, D., Mahajan, S., Garner, G., Timothy, R....
For instance, in young teens, reduced orbitofrontal cortex volume has been found to predict initiation of cannabis use in later adolescence. The G allele of rs2023239 of CNR1 is linked with higher cortical CBR1 and is associated with smaller hippocampal volume in chronic cannabis users, but not...