Controversy around the effects of cannabis persists, especially with regard to its impact on long-term memory. A recent study by JAMA Network Open reveals a link between excessive consumption and alterations in working memory, raising crucial questions about the effects of cannabis.
An analysis of heavy users: who is concerned?
The study looked at 1,003 individuals between the ages of 22 and 36, who had used cannabis at least 1,000 times in their lifetime. In other words, a person who has been using daily for about three years would be included in this category.
The conclusions are explicit:
63% of participants had decreased brain activity in areas associated with working memory.
However, what are the practical implications of this?
Working memory versus long-term memory: what distinctions?
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