Short-term cannabis use may lead to problems in school, trouble remembering things, aggressive actions, car accidents, and risky sexual behavior.
For a small percentage of users, it can also increase the risk of losing touch with the real world.
DeGenna and her colleagues are asking for input from young, pregnant women, including a large number who identify as Black or biracial.
One of the key findings? When babies were exposed to cannabis during pregnancy, they were more likely to be born with a lower birth weight.
What we found was that using cannabis before you’re 15 places you at a greater risk of memory loss.
“Children should not use cannabis mainly because it impacts their brain development, among other serious health concerns,” says Dr.