Condition: Brain Function


Effects of Cannabis on Glutamatergic Neurotransmission: The Interplay between Cannabinoids and Glutamate

Abstract There has been a significant increase in the consumption of cannabis for both recreational and medicinal purposes in recent years, and its use can have long-term consequences on cognitive…

Neurodevelopmental Effects of Cannabis Use in Adolescents and Emerging Adults with ADHD: A Systematic Review

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Objective  Systematically review the scientific literature to characterize the effects of cannabis use on brain structure, function, and neurodevelopmental outcomes in…

Cannabis use may attenuate neurocognitive performance deficits resulting from methamphetamine use disorder

Abstract Objective:Methamphetamine and cannabis are two widely used, and frequently co-used, substances with possibly opposing effects on the central nervous system. Evidence of neurocognitive deficits related to use is robust…

Non-acute (residual) neurocognitive effects of cannabis use: A meta-analytic study

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract The possible medicinal use of cannabinoids for chronic diseases emphasizes the need to understand the long-term effects of these compounds on…

Cannabis and synaptic reprogramming of the developing brain

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Recent years have been transformational in regard to the perception of the health risks and benefits of cannabis with increased acceptance…

Modulation of striatal functional connectivity differences in adults with and without autism spectrum disorder in a single-dose randomized trial of cannabidivarin

Cannabidiol in medicine: a review of its therapeutic potential in CNS disorders

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Cannabidiol (CBD) is the main non-psychotropic component of the glandular hairs of Cannabis sativa. It displays a plethora of actions including anticonvulsive,…

Therapeutic and Supportive Effects of Cannabinoids in Patients with Brain Tumors (CBD Oil and Cannabis)

Opinion statement The potential medicinal properties of Cannabis continue to garner attention, especially in the brain tumor domain. This attention is centered on quality of life and symptom management; however, it is…

A randomised, placebo-controlled, double blind, crossover trial on the effect of a 20:1 cannabidiol: Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol medical cannabis product on neurocognition, attention, and mood

Abstract As cannabinoid-based medications gain popularity in the treatment of refractory medical conditions, it is crucial to examine the neurocognitive effects of commonly prescribed products to ensure associated safety profiles….

Chronic effects of cannabis use on the human reward system: An fMRI study

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Cannabis is one of the most used drugs of abuse. It affects the brain reward system in animals, and has proven…