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Study of 11,000 Kids Links Weed Use During Pregnancy to Child Behavioural Changes – ScienceAlert

As cannabis surges in popularity and more places legalise recreational weed, a growing number of people are using the drug in early pregnancy.

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As cannabis surges in popularity and more places legalise recreational weed, a growing number of people are using the drug in early pregnancy.
A large new study suggests there may be unexpected impacts of that choice. A cross-sectional analysis of 11,489 children, 655 of whom were exposed to THC in the womb, has found cannabis use during pregnancy is tied to a small elevation in psychotic-like behaviours later in life. 
These include aggression towards others, as well as attention and social p…

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