| Publication Abstract Display |
| Type: Poster |
| Title: Cannabis exposure and neuropsychological functioning in people living with HIV: Effects of Lifetime, 12-month, and 30-day use. |
| Authors: Chentsova V, Marcotte TD, Iudicello JE, Atkinson JH, Grant I, Cherner M, HNRP Group, CMCR Group |
| Date: 07-20-2024 |
| Abstract:Despite advancements in anti-retroviral therapies (ART), Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) can lead to neuroinflammation,
neural injury, vulnerability to opportunistic infections and
substance use, thus increasing risk for neurocognitive
impairment (NCI).
Though higher rates of NCI have been observed in people living with HIV (PLWH) who use certain substances, the specific
relationship of cannabis use and NCI in this group is unclear.
Cannabis use has grown to be among the most used substances in the United States, with rates of use 2-3 times higher in PLWH.
Emerging research in PLWH has provided some evidence that
regular exposure to cannabis in the lifetime may be associated
with lower risk of NCI.
However, the well-known acute and short-term neurocognitive
effects of cannabis may confound its chronic effects. |