Using Weed While Pregnant: Study Of 500k People Reveals Surprising Findings—Some Better Than Others
By Lucía Tedesco via El Planteo
A recent study conducted by the Hebrew University in collaboration with the Hadassah Medical Center examined the potential long-term risks of prenatal cannabis use on children’s neurological development. The research involved over 500,000 participants and analyzed the consequences of THC exposure.
According to the researchers, THC, a molecule found in cannabis, can cross the placenta and potentially influence the developing fetal brain. However, they found no connection between marijuana use during pregnancy and autism, schizophrenia or depression.
What Effects Did Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Have?
The study revealed a slight increase in the risk of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and a higher likelihood that children exposed to cannabis in …