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Readable research linked to original sources
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Newest firstPurpose of review This scoping review used a five-stage framework to evaluate empirical studies positing anxiety and depression as mechanisms or moderators in associations between cannabis use and sleep. Applicable peer-reviewed studies were identified in Google Scholar and PubMed using relevant search terms (e.g., cannabis, sleep, depression, anxiety). Recent findings Of the 20 articles included, most examined ca…
Open article record in new tab ↗Purpose of review Addiction has traditionally been framed as a disorder of negative affect and impaired downregulation of distress, yet disturbances in positive emotional experience and regulation are equally fundamental to the development and persistence of substance use disorders (SUDs). This review synthesizes clinical and psychophysiological evidence documenting the impact of addictive substances on positive e…
Open article record in new tab ↗Purpose of review The purpose of this review was to describe the state-of-the-literature on research specific to cannabis vaping among youth and young adults. Recent findings Out of 1801 records identified, a total of 202 articles met eligibility criteria for inclusion in this review. Most of this literature (46.0% of studies) was specific to the health effects of cannabis vaping, particularly EVALI (e-cigarette a…
Open article record in new tab ↗Purpose of review Opioid receptors are widely expressed in the human brain. A number of features commonly associated with drug use disorder, such as difficulties in emotional learning, emotion regulation and anhedonia, have been linked to endogenous opioid signalling. Whereas chronic substance use and misuse are thought to alter the function of the mu-opioid system, the specific mechanisms are not well understood.…
Open article record in new tab ↗Purpose of review There is not one answer to address whether marijuana use has increased, decreased, or stayed the same given changes in state legalization of medical and non-medical marijuana in the USA. Recent findings Evidence suggests some health benefits for medical marijuana; however, initiation of marijuana use is a risk factor for developing problem cannabis use. Though use rates have remained stable over…
Open article record in new tab ↗Purpose of review The lack of clarity about the effect of cannabis use on cognition may be attributable to the considerable heterogeneity among studies in terms of cannabis composition. This article selectively reviews studies examining the distinctive effects of cannabinoids on human cognition, particularly those of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). Recent findings Research indicates th…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC), the primary ingredient in marijuana, exerts its effects across several neurological and biological systems that interact with the endocrine system. Thus, differential effects of Δ9-THC are likely to exist based on sex and hormone levels. Methods We reviewed the existing literature to determine sex-based effects of Δ9-THC on neural structure and functioning. Results The lit…
Open article record in new tab ↗Adolescence is a period in which brain structures involved in motivation and cognitive control continue to develop and also a period in which many youth begin substance use. Dual-process models propose that, among substance users, implicit or automatically activated neurocognitive processes gain in relative influence on substance use behavior, while the influence of cognitive control or reflective processes weaken…
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