Condition: Cognition


The effects of acute Cannabis smoke or Δ9-THC injections on the trial-unique, nonmatching-to-location and five-choice serial reaction time tasks in male Long-Evans rats

Please use this link to access this publication Abstract Executive functions including working memory (WM) and attention are altered following Cannabis exposure in humans. To test for similar effects in a rodent…

Δ9-THC reduces reward-related brain activity in healthy adults

Please use this link to access this publication Abstract Rationale Greater availability of cannabis in the USA has raised concerns about adverse effects of the drug, including possible amotivational states….

Behavioral effects on the offspring of rodent mothers exposed to Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC): A meta-analysis

Abstract Pre and perinatal administration of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in rodents and their offspring has many effects that have been studied using different methods that have not been integrated using quantitative…

The Effect of Cannabidiol Coated by Nano-Chitosan on Learning and Memory, Hippocampal CB1 and CB2 Levels, and Amyloid Plaques in an Alzheimer’s Disease Rat Model

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Introduction: Using nanoparticle (NP) drugs can have better effects on the target tissue in various diseases. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one of…

Effects of cannabidiol on simulated driving and cognitive performance: A dose-ranging randomised controlled trial

Abstract Background: Cannabidiol (CBD), a major cannabinoid of Cannabis sativa, is widely consumed in prescription and non-prescription products. While CBD is generally considered ‘non-intoxicating’, its effects on safety-sensitive tasks are still…

Dos(e)Age: Role of Dose and Age in the Long-Term Effect of Cannabinoids on Cognition

Abstract Cannabis is still the most widely used illicit drug around the world. While its use has always been prevalent among adolescents, recent evidence suggests that its consumption is also…

Different Effects of Nabilone and Cannabidiol on Binocular Depth Inversion in Man

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract The physiological and pathophysiological roles of the central nervous endogenous cannabinoid system are not completely understood, but still represent a challenge in basic…

Empathy-related differences in the anterior cingulate functional connectivity of regular cannabis users when compared to controls

Abstract It has been reported that cannabis consumption affects the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), a structure with a central role in mediating the empathic response. In this study, we compared…

A Semi-Naturalistic, Open-Label Trial Examining the Effect of Prescribed Medical Cannabis on Neurocognitive Performance

Abstract Background and objectives Medical cannabis use is increasing in Australia and other jurisdictions, yet little is known about the effects of medical cannabis on cognitive function. Findings from studies…

Regular cannabis use alters the neural dynamics serving complex motor control

Abstract Cannabis is the most widely used recreational drug in the United States and regular use has been linked to deficits in attention and memory. However, the effects of regular…