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Review
. 2019 Dec;66(6):1075-1086.
doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2019.08.004.

Cannabis Use and Consequences

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Cannabis Use and Consequences

Yasmin Mashhoon et al. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2019 Dec.

Abstract

As an increasing number of states legalize cannabis use for recreational and/or medical purposes, it is increasingly important to understand the neural and cognitive consequences of recreational cannabis use in adolescent consumers. Adolescence is marked by ongoing neuromaturational processes, making this a particularly vulnerable period, particularly regarding exposure to drugs, including cannabis. This review highlights evidence from studies documenting the neural impact of cannabis use in adolescence and explores mediating factors related to cannabis use.

Keywords: Adolescence; Cannabis; Cognition; Function; Marijuana; Neuroimaging; Recreational; Structure.

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