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The Neurocognitive Effects of Cannabis Across the Lifespan.

Jarrod M EllingsonJesse D HinckleyJ Megan RossJoseph P SchachtL Cinnamon BidwellAngela D BryanChristian J HopferPaula RiggsKent E Hutchison
Published in: Current behavioral neuroscience reports (2021)
As legalization increases the accessibility, variety, and potency of cannabis, strong empirical evidence is needed to understand its neurocognitive effects across the lifespan. In particular, rigorous study designs are needed to investigate the neurocognitive effects of cannabis, including among vulnerable populations (adolescents, older adults) and mediating (e.g., endocannabinoid system) and moderating factors (e.g., alcohol use).
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