Cannabis

A recent study published in the journal Addictive Behaviors reveals significant insights into how cannabis consumption among teenagers could impact their cognitive development, particularly in areas related to memory and attention. The research suggests that even light to moderate cannabis...

A new study reveals that regular cannabis users exhibit stronger neural oscillations in the motor cortex during simple tasks, suggesting they need more brain activity to perform at the same level as non-users. The study highlights potential compensatory mechanisms in...

Despite high hopes, a recent study reveals that a 300mg dose of cannabidiol fails to alleviate cognitive anxiety symptoms, challenging its perceived anxiolytic benefits and prompting a reevaluation of its therapeutic potential. The study was published in Psychopharmacology.

Researchers have discovered significant differences in white matter between regular cannabis users and non-users, indicating potential impacts on brain function. The findings highlight the need for further investigation into cannabis's effects on neurodevelopment.

Prolonged CBD use may alter brain connectivity in the hippocampus and amygdala, regions linked to memory and emotion, but its impact on mental health remains unclear. This finding, from a study in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, suggests complex effects of...

A study from 1976 to 2022 reveals more U.S. high school seniors are using cannabis to manage stress. The prevalence of this coping strategy has significantly increased, with relaxation cited as the top reason.

A recent study in the Journal of Psychopharmacology found that adolescents with bipolar disorder who used cannabis showed working memory deficits compared to non-users. The research underscores concerns amid increasing cannabis legalization and its potential risks for this vulnerable demographic.

An analysis of data from the Human Connectome project indicates that chronic cannabis use in females, but not in males, is associated with a reduced volume in the cerebellum region of the brain and diminished sleep quality. This reduced sleep...

A new study published in Mindfulness explores the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), different components of mindfulness, and cannabis use severity, uncovering that while some facets of mindfulness might help to mitigate the negative impacts of ACEs on cannabis...

A new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology suggests that regular cannabis use alters the connectivity of the executive control network in the brain, a network involved in attention and high-level task performance. Surprisingly, these alterations were found to...

New research published in Lancet Public Health reveals that individuals who have experienced higher numbers of adverse childhood experiences are more likely to develop persistent and regular cannabis use patterns during adolescence. The study underscores the crucial link between childhood...

A study conducted using data from the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health has found that individuals reporting serious psychological distress are more likely to be users of cannabis. Both moderate and serious levels of psychological distress were...

Cannabis-based medicinal products might help to improve symptom severity, sleep quality, and health-related quality of life in those with anxiety, according to new research published in the journal Psychopharmacology. The findings highlight the need for further research, including randomized controlled...

A new study published in the Journal of Sleep Research has revealed that while veterans might resort to cannabis as a stress relief, it could intensify insomnia symptoms over time. This bidirectional relationship presents a paradox, as what begins as...