Cannabis Sciences News: Ability to Focus at 14 Predicts Substance Abuse by 23 & more...

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Ability to Focus at 14 Predicts Substance Abuse by 23

A new study found that less ability to focus during adolescence is linked to later-in-life substance abuse, especially with cigarettes and cannabis. The findings may pave the way for a biomarker for substance use. The corresponding study was published in eLife. Sustained attention is the ability to maintain ...

Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Impacts Genes in Developing Brain

A new study found that using cannabis while pregnant can lead to molecular changes in the genes of unborn children that negatively impact brain development. The findings highlight the need for more guidance on the risks of cannabis use among expectant mothers. The corresponding study was published in Molecular ...

Study Attributes Improved Health-Related Quality of Life to Medical Cannabis Use

A study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research examined short-term changes in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of medical cannabis patients over the first three months of medical cannabis consumption. The prospective, observational, longitudinal ...

Study Examines Frontal Lobe Functions of Male Cannabis Users

A study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research examined the residual neurocognitive effects of cannabis consumption. In particular, the Suez Canal University research team investigated whether the duration of cannabis use influences cognitive function before abstinence and how individuals assess their ...