title: Considering Cannabis: The Effects of Regular Cannabis Use on Neurocognition in Adolescents and Young Adults.
abstract: Thirty-six percent of high school seniors have used cannabis in the past year, and an alarming 6.5% smoked cannabis daily, up from 2.4% in 1993 (Johnston et al., 2013). Adolescents and emerging adults are undergoing significant neurodevelopment and animal studies suggest they may be particularly vulnerable to negative drug effects. In this review, we will provide a detailed overview of studies outlining the effects of regular (at least weekly) cannabis use on neurocognition, including studies outlining cognitive, structural and functional findings. We will also explore the public health impact of this research.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI.
authors.forename: Krista M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Lisdahl
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI.
authors.forename: Natasha E
authors.initials: NE
authors.lastname: Wright
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI.
authors.forename: Christopher
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kirchner-Medina
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI.
authors.forename: Kristin E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Maple
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI.
authors.forename: Skyler
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Shollenbarger
keywords: Adolescence; Age of Onset; CNR1; Cannabidiol; Cannabis; Cognition; Diffusion Tensor Imaging; Emerging Adult; FAAH; MRI; Marijuana; Neuropsychology; THC; Young Adult; fMRI; neurotoxic effects of cannabis; public health