Researchers have uncovered that cannabis affects driving ability far longer than most people think.
Scientists have identified metabolic changes in the blood linked to cannabis intoxication, revealing key differences between occasional and chronic users.
A study tracking men for 44 years found past cannabis use did not accelerate cognitive decline. Users actually experienced a slightly smaller decline than non-users.
New research reveals astrocytes, not just neurons, are crucial for cannabinoid receptor-mediated brain plasticity during development.
Could legal marijuana be changing how we treat anxiety? A new study in JAMA Network Open reveals that in states with legal cannabis, fewer patients are filling prescriptions for anti-anxiety medications like benzodiazepines.
Adolescent THC exposure in rat increased amphetamine-induced risky decisions in adulthood, particularly in females, without affecting overall cognitive flexibility.
New research reveals that disrupted sleep may be the hidden link between heavy cannabis use and memory deficits, unmasking an unexpected culprit behind cognitive impairments.
A recent study found a strong genetic overlap between ADHD and cannabis use disorder, identifying shared genes active in the brain. These findings suggest genetic risk factors could help predict and prevent cannabis dependence in individuals with ADHD.
Recent research found that young adults at risk of psychosis have reduced brain connectivity, and cannabis use worsens this issue, potentially disrupting brain development and increasing vulnerability to psychotic disorders.
Adolescents who used cannabis reported more psychosis spectrum symptoms and distress, supporting shared vulnerability and self-medication hypotheses.
Cannabis use is linked to changes in brain structure and function in older adults, but genetic analysis suggests these differences are likely due to other factors, not cannabis use itself.
Children exposed to cannabis before birth showed weaker attention, self-control, and planning skills in lab tests, along with more aggressive behavior.
A compound found in cannabis, known as cannabinol, has been shown to enhance sleep in a new animal study.
Prenatal exposure to the synthetic cannabinoid WIN caused sex-specific respiratory control changes, fragmented sleep, and heightened cardiovascular risks in rats, highlighting potential long-term health concerns for offspring from cannabis use during pregnancy.
High-potency cannabis use alters DNA methylation, impacting genes related to energy and immunity. These changes differ in psychosis patients, suggesting DNA markers may help identify users at higher psychosis risk and improve understanding of cannabis's biological effects.