PRIMARY STUDY
Cannabinoids and Brain Damage: A Systematic Review on a Frequently Overlooked Issue
Key Findings: This literature review finds that cannabis consumption is associated with increased psychiatric, neurocognitive, and neurological disorders and, in some cases death. The highest risk was from the consumption of high-potency synthetic cannabis.
Type of Study: Meta-analysis
Study Sample Size: 30
Study Result: Negative
Research Location(s): Italy
Year of Pub: 2023
Cannabinoids Studied: Cannabidiol (CBD), Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), Cannabinoid (unspecified), Synthetic Cannabinoid (unspecified)
Phytocannabinoid Source: Not Applicable
Established Protocol: Adverse effects
Cannabinoid Ratio: (THC : CBD) 0 : 0 
Additional Notes: Lethal dose LD50
Citation: Scopetti M, et al. Cannabinoids and Brain Damage: A Systematic Review on a Frequently Overlooked Issue. Curr Pharm Biotechnol. 2023; 24:741-757. doi: 10.2174/1389201023666220614145535
Authors: Scopetti M, Morena D, Manetti F, Santurro A, Fazio ND, D'Errico S, Padovano M, Frati P, Fineschi V
