Doctors warn of cannabis-related medical risks and remind us that: Legal Does Not Mean Safe. As cannabis is legalized in more states, new research is pointing to the negative side effects of partaking too much.
As reported on a recent Fox News segment, researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus studied the impact of recent and lifetime use on brain function during cognitive tasks. According to the university, the study published in the journal JAMA Open Network is the largest of its kind using brain imaging technology to examine the effects of cannabis use on 1,000 young adults from age 22 to 36-years-old.
Researchers looked into the impact of recent and lifetime cannabis use on brain function during cognitive tasks. Cannabis users were tested on "working memory" and the ability to retain and use information to perform tasks like solving a math problem. Neural response was measured over 7 cognitive tests while probing working memory, reward, emotion, language, and motor skills.
Results showed that 63% of heavy lifetime cannabis users demonstrated reduced brain activity while completing a working memory task. Reduced brain activity🧠was found in areas involved in cognitive function like decision-making, memory, attention, and emotional processing.
More long-term studies are needed to understand the relationship between cannabis use and brain function, how long effects can last and the impact on different age groups.
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https://www.foxnews.com/health/heavy-cannabis-use-could-pose-threat-brain
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