
Heavy Cannabis Use Linked To Lasting Memory Deficits, Study Finds
A new study on brain activity found that heavy cannabis use is linked to reduced activity in memory-related regions, while recent use may cause temporary cognitive impairments.
Published in the Substance Use and Addiction journal of JAMA Network on January 28, researchers from the U.S. and Canada analyzed surveys and brain scans of over 1,000 young adults, comparing their cannabis use habits with brain activity during cognitive tasks.
This study explored the impact of cannabis use on brain funct...