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- Long-term effects of cannabis on brain structure https://www.nature.com/articles/npp201467 23 comments science
- Long-Term Effects of Cannabis on Brain Structure http://www.nature.com/uidfinder/10.1038/npp.2014.67 24 comments science
- Short and long-term effects of cannabis on symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/s0165032720306364 4 comments science
- Cannabis is a safer drug than aspirin and can be used long-term without serious side effects, says a book by a leading Oxford scientist. http://wiseperception.com/node/188 510 comments science
- New Study Finds Cannabis Products Provide Short-Term Reduction in Chronic Pain; More Research Needed on Long-Term Effects https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/M21-4520 11 comments science
- Twin study suggests that using cannabis regularly at a young age might have potential long-term effects on sleep outcomes, such that an earlier age of onset for regular cannabis use might be predictive and potentially causal for shorter sleep duration in adulthood https://www.psypost.org/2020/02/new-research-suggests-using-cannabis-at-a-young-age-might-have-long-term-effects-on-sleep-55498 67 comments science
- A long-term study from Canada analyzed the effects of cannabis legalization on consumption behavior and abuse. In a cohort of 1,428 adults, the frequency of cannabis use increased by an average of 1.75% over five years, while cannabis abuse decreased by 0.4 points. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2833180 14 comments science
- Cognitive effects of long-term cannabis use in midlife:individuals who used cannabis long-term and heavily exhibited impairments across several domains of cognition. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/cognitive-effects-of-long-term-cannabis-use-in-midlife-202206142760 6 comments science
- Many expectant mothers turn to cannabis to alleviate pregnancy-related symptoms, believing it to be natural and safe. However, a recent study suggests that prenatal exposure to cannabis, particularly THC and CBD, can have significant long-term effects on brain development and behavior in rodents. https://www.psypost.org/prenatal-exposure-to-cbd-and-thc-is-linked-to-concerning-brain-changes/ 935 comments science
- Prenatal exposure to CBD and THC is linked to concerning brain changes | Study suggests that prenatal exposure to cannabis, particularly its primary components Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), can have significant long-term effects on brain development and behavior in rodents. https://www.psypost.org/prenatal-exposure-to-cbd-and-thc-is-linked-to-concerning-brain-changes/ 5 comments science
- A 20-year Australian study (n=615) has found no evidence to suggest cannabis reduces illicit opioid use, and it may not be an effective long-term method of reducing harm for those with an opioid use disorder or problematic use of opioids https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2023/11/29/no-evidence-found-that-cannabis-reduces-long-term-opioid-use.html 84 comments science
- First of its kind study: No serious adverse effects from long-term MMJ use. "No evidence of harmful effects on cognitive function, or blood tests among cannabis consumers and we observed a significant improvement in their levels of pain, symptom distress, mood and quality of life" http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/09/150929112036.htm 121 comments worldnews
- Adolescent cannabis use may heighten sensitivity to amphetamine’s cognitive effects in adulthood - A new study suggests that while teenage exposure to THC may have limited long-term effects on certain thinking skills, it could enhance sensitivity to the cognitive effects of stimulants later in life. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00213-024-06676-9 36 comments science