Dr. Roneet Lev
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Episode #108 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. David Baranger on Mental Health Burden with Prenatal Cannabis Use
Episode #108 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. David Baranger on Mental Health Burden with Prenatal Cannabis Use
Episode #108 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. David Baranger on Mental Health Burden with Prenatal Cannabis Use
Monday 16th January 2023
Dr. David Baranger discusses the link between prenatal cannabis use and long-term mental health issues in children on 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction'.
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Get the buttons here!Prenatal Cannabis Use and Mental Health: Insights from Dr. David Baranger
We think the associations look like it might be, but I always I'm very cautious when I talk about it because it's really hard to know.
Picture this: you're expecting a child and considering every possible way to ensure their healthy development. But what if something as seemingly benign as cannabis could pose a long-term risk? In this episode of 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction', Dr. Roneet Lev is joined by Dr. David Baranger, a neuroscientist and postdoctoral researcher at Washington University in St. Louis, to discuss the findings from the Longitudinal ABCD study published in JAMA Pediatrics.
This study reveals a troubling link between prenatal cannabis exposure and mental health issues that can persist from childhood into early adolescence. Dr. Baranger delves into how neurodevelopment mediates the effects of genetics and stress on mental health, particularly focusing on substance use and depressive disorders. He also sheds light on the challenges of interpreting these findings due to various confounding factors and methodological limitations. Despite these complexities, both Dr. Lev and Dr.
Baranger emphasize the importance of avoiding cannabis use during pregnancy and exploring safer alternatives for managing symptoms like nausea. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the latest research on prenatal health, mental health, and addiction prevention.