Prenatal THC exposure associated with sleep disorders in children

By |July 6, 2020|Categories: Current Reseach|Tags: , , , |

Research has shown that prenatal THC exposure is associated with development of behavioral and cognitive deficits throughout childhood. Some of these include: impaired memory and concentration, increased delinquency, increased risk of hyperactivity and impulsivity, and increased risk of depression. Now, a newly published study using data from the NIH's Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study (ABCD Study) has found that prenatal THC exposure was associated with development of sleep disorders in children. In the study, researchers analyzed data on 11,875 children ages 9-10 in order to assess any relationship between maternal marijuana use during pregnancy and negative sleep outcomes later in [...]

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