Open AccessA Systematic Review of the Neurocognitive Effects of Cannabis Use in Older Adults
Author(s) -
Emmi P. Scott,
Emily Brennan,
Andreana Benitez
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
current addiction reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.988
H-Index - 26
ISSN - 2196-2952
DOI - 10.1007/s40429-019-00285-9
Subject(s) - cannabis , neurocognitive , dementia , cognition , effects of cannabis , cognitive decline , clinical psychology , psychology , psychiatry , population , medicine , gerontology , cognitive aging , disease , environmental health , pathology , cannabidiol
Older adults currently represent the fastest growing demographic of cannabis users, yet few studies have investigated the effects of cannabis use on cognitive functioning in aging. We conducted a systematic review of the recent literature examining cognitive outcomes associated with cannabis use in older adults, with and without neurocognitive disorders, to clarify the potential neuroprotective benefits and risks of cognitive decline in this population.