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Long lasting consequences of cannabis exposure in adolescence

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Rubino, T., Parolaro, D.·2008·Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology

Abstract

Despite the increasing use of cannabis among adolescents, there are little and often contradictory studies on the long-term neurobiological consequences of cannabis consumption in juveniles. Adolescence is a critical phase for cerebral development, where the endocannabinoid system plays an important role influencing the release and action of different neurotransmitters. Therefore, a strong stimulation by the psychoactive component of marijuana, delta-9-tetrahydrocanabinol (THC), might lead to subtle but lasting neurobiological changes that can affect adult brain functions and behaviour. The literature here summarized by use of experimental animal models, puts forward that heavy cannabis consumption in adolescence may induce subtle changes in the adult brain circuits ending in altered emotional and cognitive performance, enhanced vulnerability for the use of more harmful drugs of abuse in selected individuals, and may represent a risk factor for developing schizophrenia in adulthood. Therefore, the potential problems arising in relation to marijuana consumption in adolescence suggest that this developmental phase is a vulnerable period for persistent adverse effects of cannabinoids.

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Authors
Rubino, T., & Parolaro, D.
Affiliations
University of Insubria (IT)
Corresponding author
Parolaro, D.
Venue
Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2008-04
Volume
286
Issue
1-2
Pages
S108-S113
ISSN
0303-7207 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W1967221192
Cited by
152
References
55
Citations by year
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FWCI
7.70
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • HAL (submittedVersion, other-oa)
  • IrInSubria (University of Insubria) (submittedVersion)
  • Trinity's Access to Research Output (TARA) (Trinity College Dublin) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health › Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
  • Life Sciences › Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics › Toxicology › Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis
Keywords
adolescent cannabis use, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, endocannabinoid system, brain development, drug abuse vulnerability, schizophrenia risk
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Animals, Behavior, Cannabis, Humans, Models, Biological, Psychotic Disorders

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