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A cannabinoid analogue of Δ<sup>9</sup>‐tetrahydrocannabinol disrupts neural development in chick
1 Oct 2008
Abstract excerpt
Marijuana is the most commonly abused illicit drug by pregnant women. Its major psychoactive constituent, Delta(9)-THC (Delta(9)-tetrahydrocannabinol), crosses the placenta and accumulates in the foetus, potentially harming its development. In humans, marijuana use in early pregnancy is associated with miscarriage, a fetal alcohol-like syndrome, as well as learning disabilities, memory impairment, and ADHD in the...
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