Publications by authors named "Sarah Mina"
Article Synopsis
- Cannabis use in Canada rose from 1.5% to 2.5% between 2012 and 2019, prompting studies on prenatal cannabis exposure and its potential impacts on birth weight and neurodevelopment, complicated by various factors.
- Research utilizing animal models, specifically a study with mice, controls for dose and timing by exposing mothers to THC through a peanut butter diet during pregnancy and early postnatal life.
- Findings revealed that male offspring had altered VTA dopamine neuron activity but exhibited no changes in cocaine-seeking behavior, indicating that prenatal cannabis exposure can impact neurodevelopment in a sex-specific manner.
