Cannabis, Working Memory

More frequent marijuana use may damage an important memory skill
One of the largest studies to date found more frequent use of marijuana over time reduces the ability to remember key information necessary to be safe and successful.
Frequent Cannabis Use May Damage Working Memory, Decision-Making Skills
New research shows that heavy lifetime use of cannabis — more than 1,000 times — is associated with reduced activity in areas of the brain involved in working memory. The study adds to existing research suggesting that frequent cannabis use may affect certain thinking skills.
Heavy cannabis use linked to impaired working memory, new study finds
A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus suggests that heavy cannabis use negatively affects working memory.
Heavy marijuana use has a 'significant' impact on memory and attention, study finds
People who frequently use cannabis have reduced brain activity when completing tasks that require them to use their working memory.
Cannabis Use Can Reduce Working Memory: Study
Cannabis use can significantly impact the part of the brain responsible for following instructions, responding during conversations, or remembering a question long enough to answer it. This type of cognitive function is a form of short-term memory called working memory.
Brain fog after smoking weed? Study shows lasting impacts on your memory
Your brain may not bounce back as quickly as you think after you smoke weed. A groundbreaking new study suggests that heavy marijuana use could leave lasting marks on your memory, long after your last hit.
Frequent marijuana use could impair working memory, impact daily decisions: New study
A recent study shows that regular marijuana use can negatively affect working memory, which could impact decision-making, work performance and social interactions.
VIDEO: Cannabis study finds impacts on 'working memory'
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Largest Study Ever On Cannabis And Brain Function Reveals Negative Impact On Memory
The results of the largest study ever conducted on cannabis and brain function has revealed a negative impact on working memory caused by recent or heavy
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Cannabis use causes memory problems, and they may be permanent
A new study has revealed how both recent and lifetime cannabis use can affect cognitive function and working memory.
Can cannabis affect memory? Largest study yet investigates
Heavy cannabis use may negatively impact a person’s working memory, according to the largest study on this subject to date.
New MRI Study Reveals How Cannabis Alters Brain Activity and Weakens Memory
A massive new study sheds light on how cannabis affects the brain, particularly during cognitive tasks. Researchers analyzed ...
New study links marijuana use with reduced brain activity and poor memory
Frequent marijuana use can negatively impact brain activity, resulting in reduced memory capabilities, according to ...
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Heavy Weed Use Affects Young Adults' Short-Term Memory
Heavy weed use appears to dull the brains of young adults, particularly affecting their short-term working memory, a new study suggests. MRI scans showed less brain activation in heavy tokers ...