Bad news if you lit up in high school. A recent study found smoking weed could wreck adolescents’ brains. This post from Esquire discusses the findings of the study and four ways early adopters can still boost their mental powers. How bad is pot for your brain? The jury's still out on how it affects folks who take their first toke during adulthood. But a study recently ... Continue Reading
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STUDY: Effects of Cannabis on Impulsivity: A Systematic Review of Neuroimaging Findings
ABSTRACT: We conducted a systematic review to assess the evidence for specific effects of cannabis on impulsivity, disinhibition and motor control. The review had a specific focus on neuroimaging findings associated with acute and chronic use of the drug and covers literature published up until May 2012. Seventeen studies were identified, of which 13 met the inclusion ... Continue Reading