Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society
July 1, 2021
Krista M. Lisdahl, F. Filbey, Staci A Gruber
Given the different goals of recreational cannabis users and medical patients, which drive cannabis product choice and use patterns, it is likely that those who use cannabis for medical purposes may experience differential effects on cognition. Potential moderators of cannabis-related effects One explanation for inconsistencies in the literature regarding neurocognitive effects of cannabis is...
Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society
July 1, 2021
Kelly A. Sagar, M. Dahlgren, Ashley M. Lambros et al.
Abstract Objective: Cannabis use has increased dramatically across the country; however, few studies have assessed the long-term impact of medical cannabis (MC) use on cognition. Studies examining recreational cannabis users generally report cognitive decrements, particularly in those with adolescent onset. As MC patients differ from recreational consumers in motives for use, product selection,...
Nature Reviews Neuroscience
July 2021
Anissa Bara, Jacqueline-Marie N Ferland, Gregory Rompala et al.
Recent years have been transformational in regard to the perception of the health risks and benefits of cannabis with increased acceptance of use. This has unintended neurodevelopmental implications given the increased use of cannabis and the potent levels of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol today being consumed by pregnant women, young mothers and teens. In this Review, we provide an overview of the...
Nature Reviews Neuroscience
July 1, 2021
Johannes G. Ramaekers, Natasha L. Mason, Lilian Kloft et al.
Acute cannabis intoxication may induce neurocognitive impairment and is a possible cause of human error, injury and psychological distress. One of the major concerns raised about increasing cannabis legalization and the therapeutic use of cannabis is that it will increase cannabis-related harm. However, the impairing effect of cannabis during intoxication varies among individuals and may not...
Cureus
June 18, 2021
Katelyn Grechuk, Heela Azizi, Vatsala Sharma et al.
The question of whether cannabis can trigger schizophrenia continues to be a subject of interest. There has been an increasing focus on identifying potential genetic factors that may predispose cannabis users to develop schizophrenia. One such gene identified in many studies codes for a catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) enzyme polymorphism. These studies, however, are limited by the inclusion...
JMIR Research Protocols
June 16, 2021
H. Mansell, D. Quinn, L. Kelly et al.
Background Despite the lack of evidence on the use of cannabis for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the growing perception that cannabis is safe has led more patients and caregivers to self-medicate. Some psychiatrists now authorize medicinal cannabis for patients with ADHD with features of oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) to curtail the unregulated (ie,...
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
June 11, 2021
Alicja Anna Binkowska, Natalia Jakubowska, Maciej Gaca et al.
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Background While research has consistently identified an association between long-term cannabis use and memory impairments, few studies have examined this relationship in a polydrug context (i.e., when combining cannabis with other substances). Aims: In this preliminary study, we used event-related potentials to examine the recognition process in a visual episodic memory task in cannabis users...
Psychology of Addictive Behaviors
June 3, 2021
Madison Wright, Christine M Wickens, Patricia Di Ciano et al.
Objective: The prevalence of co-use of alcohol and cannabis is increasing, particularly among young adults. Sex differences in the effects of alcohol alone and cannabis alone have been observed in animals and humans. However, sex differences in the acute pharmacological effects of cannabis combined with alcohol have not yet been studied. In young adults, aged 19-29 years, we aimed to examine...
International Journal of Pediatrics and Child Health
June 2, 2021
A. Mari, L. Gianolio, L. Abbattista et al.
Altered level of consciousness (ALC) represents a neurological emergency, which demands a methodical approach to evaluation and treatment. Emergency departments’ Paediatricians dealing with children with ALC need a rapid and reliable diagnostic process to rule out life-threatening conditions. ALC can be caused by structural and non-structural conditions, and, among non-structural conditions,...
Asian Journal of Psychiatry
May 27, 2021
M. Pardo, J. Matalí, Jenym Sivoli et al.
Most of the studies examining the impact of cannabis use in first episode psychosis (FEP) have been carried out in samples with adult-onset FEP. Data in persons with early onset psychosis (EOP) is scarce. The aims of the study were: To describe the prevalence of lifetime cannabis use, current use, and daily use in patients with EOP compared to healthy controls. To study the differences in...