What does the science really say about cannabis and its effect on memory? This post from Leafly examines whether cannabis is good or bad for your brain. Dude, where’s my car? Cheech & Chong. Jeff Spicoli. Harold & Kumar. Popular culture is littered with references to lovable – yet, usually forgetful – “stoners.” Cannabis and poor memory seem to go hand in hand, ... Continue Reading
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THC Restores Memory Performance in Older Mice
Researchers found that low-dose THC can reverse the aging processes in the brain in mice. This post from EurekAlert! Science News highlights the findings and the next steps! Memory performance decreases with increasing age. Cannabis can reverse these ageing processes in the brain. This was shown in mice by scientists at the University of Bonn with their colleagues at The ... Continue Reading
Is Cannabis Bad for Memory? Think Again
Cannabis has been found to improve cognitive functions in older brains. This post from The Observer covers how new findings may change the viewpoint of older customers. Recent studies done by researchers at Bonn University in Germany suggest that small amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) can restore memory and learning functions in the brains of older subjects, similar to ... Continue Reading
Cannabis-Induced Psychosis Linked to a Gene
People get stoned for science, and show the link between a gene and cannabis-induced psychosis. This post from BrainDecoder highlights the study that identified a gene variant predicting a person's risk for developing psychotic disorders. A rare side effect of smoking weed is experiencing psychosis or paranoia; researchers have identified a gene variant that predicts a ... Continue Reading
STUDY: Δ9tetrahydrocannabinol impairs visuo-spatial associative learning and spatial working memory in rhesus macaques
ABSTRACT: Cannabis remains the most commonly abused illicit drug and is rapidly expanding in quasi-licit use in some jurisdictions under medical marijuana laws. Effects of the psychoactive constituent Δ9tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9THC) on cognitive function remain of pressing concern. Prior studies in monkeys have not shown consistent evidence of memory specific effects of Δ9THC ... Continue Reading