New research from UC San Diego sheds light on how cannabis affects youth and their ability to maintain attention, react and retain information.

In my previous post, I promised this post would describe the minority of users whose lives are taken over by cannabis. Although less common, given how many people begin using cannabis during ...

Teen cannabis use is linked to slower cognitive growth, especially memory, with THC as a likely contributor during key developmental years.

The largest study of adolescent brain development ever conducted in the United States has produced a finding that parents in ...

Marijuana use among teenagers is entering a new phase—one shaped not only by changing laws but also by shifting perceptions of risk. As legalization expands across the United States, researchers and ...

Adolescent cannabis users show slower gains in thinking and memory skills as they age. The study published in Neuropsychopharmacology suggested that the teen years are a critical time for brain ...

Though some say weed can improve mood and energy, there are negative effects on cognitive skills — especially in younger ...

Researchers find marijuana use in teens tied to slower gains in memory, focus, and thinking skills.

It’s 4/20 - but U.S. teens should avoid cannabis unless they want to stunt their brain development, according to a new study from California researchers. Teenagers who use cannabis in any way have a ...

While cannabis has recently come under fire for potential negative health risks, a recent study suggests that its use could increase brain volume and cognitive fitness. Researchers at the University ...