PRIMARY STUDY

Maternal Cannabis Use in Pregnancy and Autism Spectrum Disorder or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Offspring

Key Findings:  This meta-analysis finds that cannabis use during pregnancy produced adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes including autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Type of Study:  Meta-analysis

Study Sample Size:  4

Study Result:  Negative

Research Location(s):  India

Year of Pub:  2024


Cannabinoids Studied:  Cannabinoid (unspecified)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Unspecified

Route of Administration:  Inhalation




Citation:  Andrade C. Maternal Cannabis Use in Pregnancy and Autism Spectrum Disorder or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Offspring. J Clin Psychiatry. 2024 Dec 23;86(1):24f15717. doi: 10.4088/JCP.24f15717. PMID: 39724097.