Studies have long shown that getting high can harm cognitive function. Now, a new review of research, published Thursday in the journal Addiction, finds that impact may last well beyond the initial high, especially for adolescents
Remember those classic stoner dudes -- Cheech and Chong, anyone? -- spending their days in a weed-drenched room , capable of little besides finding that next great high?
Weed can affect your ability to make decisions, solve problems and perform other cognitive functions, a study found.If you don't, that's not surprising. As more and more states move to legalize marijuana, the stereotypical mind-numbing effects of weed have become passé, often replaced by an acceptance of the drug as an acceptable way to socialize, relax and get better sleep.But while society may have forgotten the impact that weed can have on the brain, science has not. .
In addition, some studies have shown that"early and frequent cannabis use in adolescence predicts poor cognition in adulthood," he added. While science sorts this out,"preventive and interventional measures to educate youths on cannabis use and discourage them from using the substance in a chronic manner should be considered ... since youths remain particularly susceptible to the effects of cannabis," Dumais said.
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