Background. Cannabis use is common in North America, especially among young people,
and is associated with a risk of various acute and chronic adverse health outcomes …

Cannabis use has been associated with impaired cognition during acute intoxication as well
as in the unintoxicated state in long-term users. However, the evidence has been mixed and …

The recent liberalisation of cannabis regulation has increased public and scientific debate
about its potential benefits and risks. A key focus has been the extent to which cannabidiol …

Decriminalization, medicalization, and legalization of cannabis use by a majority of US
states over the past 25 years have dramatically shifted societal perceptions and use patterns …

Background The use of cannabis, or marijuana, for medicinal purposes is deeply rooted
though history, dating back to ancient times. It once held a prominent position in the history …

Decades of research have examined the effects of cannabis on neurocognition. Recent
advances in this field provide us with a better understanding of how cannabis use influences …

The recreational use of cannabis can have persistent adverse effects on mental health.
Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the main psychoactive constituent of cannabis, and …

Marijuana is becoming legal in an increasing number of states for both medical and
recreational use. Considerable controversy exists regarding the public health impact of …

Acute cannabis intoxication may induce neurocognitive impairment and is a possible cause
of human error, injury and psychological distress. One of the major concerns raised about …

Cannabis is one of the most widely used illicit drugs among adolescents, and most users
first experiment with it in adolescence. Adolescence is a critical phase for brain …