Cannabis on the Brain with Dr. Jodi Gilman
Description
In this week's episode, we speak with Dr. Jodi Gilman, Ph.D., a renowned neuroscientist and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the Director of Neuroscience at the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Addiction Medicine. Dr. Gilman spearheads research on the biological, psychological, and clinical aspects of addiction.
During our conversation today, we delve into the complex effects of THC on the brain. We discuss her ground-breaking research utilizing fNIRS technology to identify THC-induced impairment and explore the implications of disrupted prefrontal cortex activity.
Dr. Gilman's research papers discussed in this episode:
1. Identification of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) impairment using functional brain imaging
2. Intoxication due to Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol is characterized by disrupted prefrontal cortex activity
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