New study reveals how chronic cannabis use impacts brain activation, with long-term effects on decision-making and memory, raising questions about its growing global popularity.
Study: Brain Function Outcomes of Recent and Lifetime Cannabis Use. Image Credit: Lightspring / Shutterstock
In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, a group of researchers investigated the associations between lifetime heavy cannabis use, recent use, and brain activation during cognitive tasks.
Background
As cannabis legalization expands globally, its use has surged, with nearly 200 million people consuming it annually. While many view cannabis as harmless, emerging evidence tells a different story.
Studies show that cannabis can impair memory, decision-making, and other critical cognitive functions,…