NeuroscienceMay 25, 2026Caitlyn C Costa, Aoife S Weiss, Caroline M Limbaker et al.
Rates of cannabis use continue to rise, however, the neurocognitive effects are not fully characterized. Deficitsin memory processes, especially in adolescents, have been reportedfollowing exposure toΔ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive componentin cannabis. Treatments addressing these deficits have been unsuccessful. Here, we test the hypothesis that vaporized THC/cannabis...
Lagging behind rapid changes to state laws, societal views, and medical practice is the scientific investigation of cannabis's impact on the human brain. While several brain imaging studies have contributed important insight into neurobiological alterations linked with cannabis use, our understanding remains limited. Here, we sought to delineate those brain regions that consistently demonstrate...