PRIMARY STUDY
Systematic review: the impact of maternal pre-and postnatal cannabis use on the behavioral and emotional regulation in early childhood
Key Findings: Pre- and postnatal cannabis exposure [PCE] is associated with alterations in self-regulation and neurobiological changes in young children. However, there is limited evidence due to the number of studies, small sample sizes and lack of control for maternal psychopathology.
Type of Study: Meta-analysis
Study Sample Size: 33
Study Result: Negative
Research Location(s): Germany
Year of Pub: 2024
Cannabinoids Studied: Cannabinoid (unspecified), Endocannabinoid (unspecified)
Phytocannabinoid Source: Not Applicable
Receptors Studied: Opioid Receptor Nociceptin
Ligands Studied: Cortisol, Dopamine
Citation: Reyentanz E, et al. Systematic review: the impact of maternal pre-and postnatal cannabis use on the behavioral and emotional regulation in early childhood. Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2024; (unknown volume):(unknown pages). doi: 10.1007/s00787-024-02494-8
Authors: Reyentanz E, Gerlach J, Kuitunen-Paul S, Golub Y
