Cannabis and the Developing Brain provides comprehensive research on the effects of cannabis during neurodevelopment stages (i.e., perinatal and adolescent ages). The book introduces readers to vivo neural circuits and molecular and cellular mechanisms affected by cannabis exposure during three different temporal windows of brain vulnerability. In addition, it offers unique insights on shared neurobiological features of cannabinoid exposure during different developmental periods. Lastly, the book determines the adverse impact of developmental cannabinoid exposure on specific cognition, emotion and behaviors. Marijuana is the most commonly used psychotropic drug in the United States after alcohol. According to a 2018 NIH report, more than 11.8 million young adults reported marijuana use. With the legalization and decriminalization of cannabis, momentum continues to build and be propelled by the reduction of stigma associated to its consumption, hence there is growing concern regarding long-term impacts on brain function and behavior. Reviews exposure effects on different areas and circuits of the brain Identifies the effects of exposure at prenatal, perinatal, infant and adolescent ages Includes cannabis interaction with known genetic and environmental risk factors Contains neurodevelopment and neuropsychiatric disorders associated with cannabis exposure INDICE: 1. Effects of prenatal exposure to cannabis (including cannabinoids) on different areas and circuits 2. Effects of perinatal exposure to cannabis (including cannabinoids) on different areas and circuits of the brain3. Effects of the exposure to cannabis (including cannabis-derived drugs) during early infancy (i.e., lactation) and childhood4. Effects of the exposure to cannabis (including cannabis-derived drugs) during adolescence5. Interaction with known genetic risk factors and individual traits 6. Interaction with known environmental factors
- ISBN: 978-0-12-823490-7
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 400
- Fecha Publicación: 01/09/2022
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés