Adolescence is characterized by numerous social, hormonal and physical changes, as well
as a marked increase in risk-taking behaviors. Dual systems models attribute adolescent risk …

Importance Substantial shifts in perception and policy regarding cannabis have recently
occurred, with use of cannabis increasing while its perceived harm decreases. One possible …

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 …

Recent reports show that fewer adolescents believe that regular cannabis use is harmful to
health. Concomitantly, adolescents are initiating cannabis use at younger ages, and more …

Ageing is characterized by the progressive impairment of physiological functions and
increased risk of developing debilitating disorders, including chronic inflammation and …

To remember what one did yesterday is an example of an everyday episodic memory task,
in which a female advantage has sometimes been reported. Here, we quantify the impact of …

Although several studies have shown that marijuana use can adversely affect academic
achievement among adolescents, less research has focused on its impact on postsecondary …

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 …

Cannabis use typically begins during adolescence and early adulthood, a period when
cannabinoid receptors are still abundant in white matter pathways across the brain …