Most research on sensitive periods has focussed on early sensory, motor, and language
development, but it has recently been suggested that adolescence might represent a second …

The broad-based legalization of cannabis use has created a strong need to understand its
impact on human health and behavior. The risks that may be associated with cannabis use …

Importance While some studies have found an association between marijuana use and
adverse neonatal outcomes, results have not been consistent across all trials. Objective To …

During adolescence, both rodent and human studies have revealed dynamic changes in the
developmental trajectories of corticolimbic structures, which are known to contribute to the …

Intrapartum-related events are the third leading cause of childhood mortality worldwide and
result in one million neurodisabled survivors each year. Infants exposed to a perinatal insult …

Heavy cannabis use has been frequently associated with increased rates of mental illness
and cognitive impairment, particularly amongst adolescent users. However, the …

The association between cannabis use and psychosis has long been recognized. Recent
advances in knowledge about cannabinoid receptor function have renewed interest in this …

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 …

Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit substance among pregnant women. Human
epidemiological and animal studies have found that prenatal cannabis exposure influences …

Marijuana is the most widely used illicit drug among adolescents and young adults. Unique
cognitive, emotional, and social changes occur during this critical period of development …