Adolescence is a period of increased exploration and novelty-seeking, which includes new
social behaviors, as well as drug experimentation, often spurred on by peer pressure. This is …

Public perception contrasts scientific findings on the depression-related effects of cannabis.
However, earlier studies were performed when cannabis was predominantly illegal, its …

Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is the dried flowers, stems, seeds, and leaves of the
Cannabis sativa plant. It contains more than 100 compounds, including …

Purpose As many states have passed laws increasing the availability of legal marijuana, a
growing body of research has explored the consequences of these trends on youths' …

Abstract Background Most violent crimes (52%) are committed by adults aged 18–34, who
account for 23% of the US population and have the highest prevalence of cannabis use and …

It appears that the THC dosage is the link between dysregulation of the hypothalamic
pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis and suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STB). We proposed a new …

Rationale For decades, cannabis has been the most widely used illicit substance in the
world, particularly among youth. Research suggests that mental health problems associated …

Introduction Alcohol, cannabis, and nicotine are commonly used psychoactive substances
that affect adolescent neurocognition. Little is known about the educational impacts of their …

Objective The neurocognitive risk mechanisms predicting divergent outcomes likely differ
between men and women who use cannabis recreationally. Increasingly, the use of …

Health professionals are regarded as important sources of information and guidance for
healthy living. Knowing health determinants and risks, and invested with credibility in …