Cannabis and Adolescent Brain Development-Recording - Cannabis and Adolescent Brain Development

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In this video, Bertha Madras discusses the risks of cannabis use on adolescent brain development. She highlights the trends in THC potency and delivery systems, such as high potency marijuana and vaping. Madras explains that the perception of harm associated with marijuana has declined among youth, leading to increased use of higher potency products. She discusses the pharmacokinetic properties of different delivery methods and emphasizes the importance of age of onset in determining the potential consequences of marijuana use. She also addresses the risks of prenatal exposure to marijuana on fetal brain development, as well as the potential effects on the developing adolescent brain. Madras argues that high potency marijuana products can lead to addiction, psychiatric problems, and other adverse effects. She presents research on the effects of adolescent marijuana use, including impaired psychosocial functioning, reduced academic performance, and increased risk of mental health disorders and substance use. She concludes by urging healthcare professionals to screen for marijuana use among youth, discuss the risks with patients and parents, and disseminate information on the harmful effects of high potency marijuana products.

Keywords

cannabis use

adolescent brain development

high potency marijuana

vaping

pharmacokinetic properties

prenatal exposure

adolescent marijuana use

harmful effects