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The acute effects of cannabis with Will Lawn
The acute effects of cannabis with Will Lawn
The acute effects of cannabis with Will Lawn
Wednesday 5th April 2023
Dr. Will Lawn explores the immediate effects of cannabis on teenagers and adults in this episode of Addiction Audio.
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Get the buttons here!Cannabis and Its Immediate Impact: Insights from Dr. Will Lawn
The crucial thing to note, which you noted at the start of the discussion, is that this has no implications on long-term consequences of cannabis use.
Ever wondered how cannabis affects teenagers compared to adults? In this episode of 'Addiction Audio', Dr. Rob Calder chats with Dr. Will Lawn, a lecturer at King's College London, about his fascinating research on the acute effects of cannabis. Dr. Lawn's study dives into the experiences of young people and adults using cannabis with varying levels of cannabidiol (CBD).
He shares the challenges of conducting a trial with a controlled substance, such as blinding participants to different cannabis types and managing the placebo effect. The study's findings reveal that teenagers and adults experience similar short-term harms from cannabis use, including verbal memory issues, anxiety, and psychotic-like experiences. Interestingly, Dr. Lawn notes that CBD does not seem to moderate the impact of THC at low doses.
For a touch of humor, he even discusses the importance of choosing the best episode of The Simpsons for an academic study. This episode offers valuable insights into the potential implications of cannabis legalization and its effects on the endocannabinoid system. Tune in for a deeper understanding of how cannabis affects different age groups and the complexities of researching this controlled drug.