All Research and Sources
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Can CBD damage my liver?
Changes in liver function seen in healthy individuals taking CBD suggest that the drug is not as safe as many people believe.
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Does cannabis use during pregnancy lead to developmental issues?
Maternal cannabis use during pregnancy alters fetal development, resulting in cognitive and behavioral effects in young children.
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Is cannabis shrinking your brain?
Researchers found that even 1 to 2 times using cannabis produces excess thinning of the prefrontal cortex, and more use leads to even greater shrinking.
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Is cannabis affecting my memory?
Recent or regular users may have a harder time learning new information or focusing on everyday tasks.
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Does cannabis use influence our ability to appreciate other perspectives?
Recent or long-term cannabis use dampens the brain activity necessary for understanding other perspectives.
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Can cannabis help treat mental health conditions?
Prescriptions for antidepressants went up with rising cannabis access.
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Does a mother’s cannabis use during pregnancy affect her child?
Children exposed to cannabis in utero are more aggressive, anxious, and hyperactive compared to children who were not exposed.
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Is cannabis increasing your risk of dementia?
High levels of cannabis use in older adults may predict cognitive decline.
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Is cannabis more addictive than alcohol?
Of people who use addictive substances, the percentage of individuals who suffer with CUD is greater than those with other disorders, including alcohol use disorder.
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Has cannabis legalization affected rates of psychosis and schizophrenia?
Heavy cannabis use is associated with increased risk of developing psychosis, a symptom and risk factor for schizophrenia.