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Cannabis Use Linked to Memory Loss in Young Adults

2/6/2025

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A recent study in JAMA Network Open reveals that cannabis use can hinder working memory in young adults. Researchers examined over 1,000 participants aged 22 to 36 and discovered diminished brain activity in heavy users during cognitive tasks. This finding underscores the urgent need for more research into the long-term impacts of cannabis on brain function.

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A recent study in JAMA Network Open reveals that cannabis use can hinder working memory in young adults. Researchers examined over 1,000 participants aged 22 to 36 and discovered diminished brain activity in heavy users during cognitive tasks. This finding underscores the urgent need for more research into the long-term impacts of cannabis on brain function.