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Cannabis Use Disorder in Adolescents
1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, 67 President Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29425, USA.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|November 21, 2022
Summary
Adolescent cannabis use is linked to long-term cognitive, psychosocial, psychiatric, and physical issues. Clinicians must stay updated on cannabis research to address risks with patients and families.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Medicine
- Neuroscience
- Public Health
Background:
- Cannabis potency and use methods are evolving.
- Perceived risk associated with cannabis use is decreasing among adolescents.
- Clinicians need current knowledge on adolescent cannabis use and its consequences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the latest literature on adolescent cannabis use.
- To highlight the impact of cannabis on the developing adolescent brain.
- To inform clinicians on recognizing and discussing cannabis use disorder (CUD) and associated risks.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent studies on adolescent cannabis use.
- Analysis of cognitive, psychosocial, psychiatric, and physical outcomes.
- Synthesis of information for clinical practice guidelines.
Main Results:
- Adolescent cannabis use is associated with chronic adverse outcomes.
- Impacts include deficits in cognition, psychosocial functioning, and mental health.
- Cannabis use can affect the developing adolescent brain structure and function.
Conclusions:
- Clinicians must be knowledgeable about adolescent cannabis use.
- Early identification and intervention for cannabis use disorder are crucial.
- Informed discussions with adolescents and families about cannabis risks are essential.
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