For marijuana and the brain, questions remain
Two new studies out today in JAMA Psychiatry highlight the persistent questions about how cannabis might affect brain development.
In one study, twins had similar brain volume even when one used recreational marijuana and the other didn't. But in the second study, high-risk male teens who used marijuana did have changes in brain volume.
Experts agree that much remains unknown and the new findings just "scratch the surface."
"We do not know nearly enough about effects of cannabis on the brain, especially the developing brain," said Dr. David Goldman of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism in Rockville, Maryland, in email to Reuters Health.
For the twin study, researchers used interview and neuroimaging data collected between 2012 and 2014 from 71 pairs of young adult twins or siblings who had never used cannabis, 81 pairs who had both used cannabis at one point, and 89 pairs...
This marijuana news is brought to you by 420 Intel. For the latest breaking cannabis industry news, subscribe to the 420 Intel newsletter. If you'd like to promote your product or service in this area after every article, contact us.
420 Intel is Your Source for Marijuana News
420 Intel Canada is your leading news source for the Canadian cannabis industry. Get the latest updates on Canadian cannabis stocks and developments on how Canada continues to be a major player in the worldwide recreational and medical cannabis industry.
420 Intel Canada is the Canadian Industry news outlet that will keep you updated on how these Canadian developments in recreational and medical marijuana will impact the country and the world. Our commitment is to bring you the most important cannabis news stories from across Canada every day of the week.
Marijuana industry news is a constant endeavor with new developments each day. For marijuana news across the True North, 420 Intel Canada promises to bring you quality, Canadian, cannabis industry news.
You can get 420 Intel news delivered directly to your inbox by signing up for our daily marijuana news, ensuring you’re always kept up to date on the ever-changing cannabis industry. To stay even better informed about marijuana legalization news follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Follow us on Instagram
Connect with us on Linkedin