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THC in cannabis raises levels of the brain chemical dopamine in the basal ganglia. Studies suggest that dopamine helps the brain to remember an activity and encourages repeating it. With regular use, this reinforcing effect of cannabis may lead to addiction.
Students are naturally curious about their brains and how their brains work. The purpose of this lesson is to have students learn basic information about their developing brain, what their brain is capable of doing, and what happens when cannabis is introduced to their developing brain.
1 lip 2020 · We review the findings of systematic reviews and meta-analyses of case-control studies that examine brain functioning and cognitive correlates of adolescent cannabis use using structural and functional neuroimaging tools and standardised neuropsychological tests.
Here, we summarize the most up-to-date knowledge on the neurobiological psychiatric, and daily function effects of the most commonly used cannabinoids, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD).
28 lut 2020 · This PowerPoint provides an overview of what students should know about brain development and the role of dopamine, including how marijuana/cannabis can negatively impact brain development. There are four different ways or options for delivering this activity.
In this interactive module, students will learn about the effects of marijuana on the developing brain and use this information to help them (and their friends!) make informed and responsible decisions when confronted with peer pressure to use marijuana underage.
Across most studies, findings suggest recency, frequency, and age of onset of cannabis use are likely key variables in predicting poorer neural health outcomes. There is some evidence that pre-existing differences in brain architecture may also contribute to vulnerability and outcome differences.
