More Evidence Marijuana Use During Pregnancy May Harm Kids’ Thinking Skills
Marijuana use during pregnancy may negatively impact a child’s development, a new study finds. Researchers say cannabis exposure in the womb is associated with poorer thinking skills and behavioral problems. They tracked the development of preschool children using multiple assessment tools in their homes and in a play laboratory environment. The results found kids exposed to pot during pregnancy had more trouble with impulse control, paying attention and planning. They also tended to exhibit more aggressive behavior. Some pregnant women are trying marijuana for nausea and sleep problems, but one of the lead investigators say it is not recommended. She says, “Although cannabis is a natural product, there are still many risks to using it during pregnancy.”
Study of Over 100,000 Finds Maternal Marijuana Use Not Associated With Increased Risk of ADHD or Behavior Disorders in Children
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information A large-scale study involving over 100,000 participants has found that maternal marijuana use during early pregnancy is not associated with an increased risk of offspring developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or disruptive behavior disorders (DBD). The study, titled Prenatal Cannabis Use and Offspring Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Disruptive Behavior Disorders: A Retrospective Cohort … Continue reading The post Study of Over 100,000 Finds Maternal Marijuana Use Not Associated With Increased Risk of ADHD or Behavior Disorders in Children appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.