The association between regular cannabis exposure and alterations of human brain morphology: an updated review of the literature
Cannabis is the most widely used illicit drug worldwide, though it is unclear whether its
regular use is associated with persistent alterations in brain morphology. This review …
regular use is associated with persistent alterations in brain morphology. This review …
Effects of regular cannabis use on neurocognition, brain structure, and function: a systematic review of findings in adults
DA Nader, ZM Sanchez - The American journal of drug and alcohol …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Background: Cannabis is the most used illicit drug worldwide. The long-standing
consequences for the central nervous system associated with frequent cannabis use have …
consequences for the central nervous system associated with frequent cannabis use have …
Structural and functional imaging studies in chronic cannabis users: a systematic review of adolescent and adult findings
Background The growing concern about cannabis use, the most commonly used illicit drug
worldwide, has led to a significant increase in the number of human studies using …
worldwide, has led to a significant increase in the number of human studies using …
Effects of cannabis use on human brain structure in psychosis: a systematic review combining in vivo structural neuroimaging and post mortem studies
C Rapp, H Bugra, A Riecher-Rossler… - Current …, 2012 - ingentaconnect.com
It is unclear yet whether cannabis use is a moderating or causal factor contributing to grey
matter alterations in schizophrenia and the development of psychotic symptoms. We …
matter alterations in schizophrenia and the development of psychotic symptoms. We …
Cortical surface morphology in long-term cannabis users: A multi-site MRI study
Cannabis exerts its psychoactive effect through cannabinoid receptors that are widely
distributed across the cortical surface of the human brain. It is suggested that cannabis use …
distributed across the cortical surface of the human brain. It is suggested that cannabis use …
Cannabis use in youth is associated with limited alterations in brain structure
Frequent cannabis use during adolescence has been associated with alterations in brain
structure. However, studies have featured relatively inconsistent results, predominantly from …
structure. However, studies have featured relatively inconsistent results, predominantly from …
Cannabis abuse and brain morphology in schizophrenia: a review of the available evidence
Substance abuse is the most prevalent comorbid psychiatric condition associated with
schizophrenia, and cannabis is the illicit drug most often abused. Apart from worsening the …
schizophrenia, and cannabis is the illicit drug most often abused. Apart from worsening the …
Long-term effects of cannabis on brain structure
The dose-dependent toxicity of the main psychoactive component of cannabis in brain
regions rich in cannabinoid CB1 receptors is well known in animal studies. However …
regions rich in cannabinoid CB1 receptors is well known in animal studies. However …
Alteration to hippocampal volume and shape confined to cannabis dependence: a multi‐site study
Y Chye, V Lorenzetti, C Suo, A Batalla… - Addiction …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Cannabis use is highly prevalent and often considered to be relatively harmless.
Nonetheless, a subset of regular cannabis users may develop dependence, experiencing …
Nonetheless, a subset of regular cannabis users may develop dependence, experiencing …
Is cannabis neurotoxic for the healthy brain? A meta‐analytical review of structural brain alterations in non‐psychotic users
M Rocchetti, A Crescini, S Borgwardt… - Psychiatry and …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Aims Despite growing research in the field of cannabis imaging, mostly in those with a
psychotic illness, the possible neurotoxic effects of smoked cannabis on the healthy brain …
psychotic illness, the possible neurotoxic effects of smoked cannabis on the healthy brain …