Cannabis and the maturing brain: Role in psychosis development
CE Crocker, PG Tibbo
Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics June 1, 2015 DOI: 10.1002/cpt.102 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Commentary Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Cannabis |
| Key points | Argues that the common belief that cannabis is mostly harmless, and the view that restricting its use misses a therapeutic opportunity, may partly result from poor knowledge translation. Contends that the "war on drugs" approach has prevented basic education about cannabis's varied effects on the brain, especially during critical phases like adolescence. |
Abstract
A common viewpoint has proliferated that cannabis use is mostly harmless. Some argue that by not supporting its use, we are missing a great therapeutic opportunity. The general public view on cannabis may partially be a result of poor knowledge translation. In fact, the “war on drugs” approach has not allowed for basic education on the varied effects of cannabis on the brain, especially at highly critical phases of brain development such as adolescence.
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