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3 days ago · Lifetime cannabis use is associated with several aspects of brain structure and function in later life but cannabis use may not be the cause of these changes, according to a new study by researchers at Oxford Population Health and the Department of Psychiatry. Published in BMJ Mental Health, this is the largest observational study of ...
Jun 1, 2023 · The latest findings are shedding light on how biological brain differences may influence cognitive effects in adolescent users, how cannabis can interfere with pharmaceutical medications for depression and other mental health issues, and the potential mental benefits for older adults.
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Recent research published in The American Journal of Psychiatryclosely followed nearly 1,000 individuals in New Zealand from age 3 to age 45 to understand the impact of cannabis use on brain function. The research team discovered that individuals who used cannabis long-term (for several years or more) and heavily (at least weekly, though a majority...
The new research is just one of several studies suggesting there is a link between long-term heavy cannabis use and cognition. Still, future studies are needed to establish causation and explore how long-term cannabis use might impact the risk of developing dementia, since midlife cognitive impairment is associated with higher rates of dementia.
Some people who consume cannabis long-term may develop brain fog, lowered motivation, difficulty with learning, or difficulty with attention. Symptoms are typically reversible, though using products with higher THC content may increase risk of developing cognitive symptoms. Consider the following if you are experiencing cannabis-related cognitive s...
- hhp_info@health.harvard.edu
Feb 10, 2022 · This scientific statement reviews the safety of cannabis use from the perspective of brain health, describes mechanistically how cannabis may cause cognitive dysfunction, and advocates for a more informed health care worker and consumer about the potential for cannabis to adversely affect the brain.
Jul 16, 2020 · The evidence that cannabis intoxication is associated with short-term impairment across several basal cognitive domains, including learning and (episodic) memory, attentional control, and motor inhibition is increasing. However, evidence regarding the effects of long-term heavy cannabis use on cognition remains equivocal.
- Emese Kroon, Lauren Kuhns, Janna Cousijn
- 2021
This scientific statement reviews the safety of cannabis use from the perspective of brain health, describes mechanistically how cannabis may cause cognitive dysfunction, and advocates for a more informed health care worker and consumer about the potential for cannabis to adversely affect the brain.
Feb 15, 2024 · Key points. Cannabis affects brain development. Cannabis use directly affects brain function — specifically the parts of the brain responsible for memory, learning, attention, decision-making, coordination, emotions, and reaction time. Short and long-term effects of cannabis use on the brain.
