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Cannabis Act Under Review: Key Insights and Groundbreaking Research Contributions
In 2018, Canada implemented the Cannabis Act, establishing a regulated framework to control cannabis production, distribution, and consumption. To assess its impact and identify areas for improvement, an independent Expert Panel conducted an extensive review, culminating in the release of the "Legislative Review of the Cannabis Act: Final Report of the Expert Panel" in March […] Read more
Consommation de cannabis à l’adolescence : des effets visibles sur la structure du cerveau
A collaborative study sheds light on the effects of this drug on adolescent brain development, with the main finding being atrophy in specific regions of the cerebral cortex. Cannabis use can lead to thinning of the cerebral cortex in adolescents, according to a recent study led by Graciela Pineyro and Tomas Paus, researchers at CHU […] Read more
Cells and Molecules Underpinning Cannabis-Related Variations in Cortical Thickness during Adolescence
A collaborative study sheds light on the effects of this drug on adolescent brain development, with the main finding being atrophy in specific regions of the cerebral cortex. Cannabis use can lead to thinning of the cerebral cortex in adolescents, according to a recent study led by Graciela Pineyro and Tomas Paus, researchers at CHU […] Read more
Meeting annuel du Collège sur les Problèmes de Dépendance aux Drogues ( CPDD)
Patricia Conrod will co-chair an oral session at the College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) event. The event, titled "Advancing Drug Use Prevention Across the Continuum," will take place on Sunday, June 16, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, chaired by Jasmin Vassileva and Patricia Conrod. This session will explore advances in drug use […] Read more