As Cannabis is legalized In several countries throughout the country, new studies indicate negative side effects of too much participation.
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have considered the influence of the recent and life use of cannabis on the function of brain during cognitive tasks.
Study, published in the Magazine Open Network, “The Greatest of its kind”, according to the University, using brain painting technology to examine the effects of cannabis use per 1,000 adults from 22 to 36 years.
Cannabis users have been tested on their “work memory”, which is the ability to keep and use information to perform tasks, such as solving a mathematical problem.
Researchers have considered the impact of recent use of cannabis and life life on brain function during cognitive tasks. (Leonardo Munoz/AFP via Getty Images)
The neural response was measured through seven cognitive tests – the probing of working memory, rewards, emotions, languages and motor skills – such as “touching the finger to mapping brain control, related assessment and theory of mind”.
The results showed that 63% of heavy -life cannabis users showed reduced brain activity while fulfilling the task of working memory.
Meanwhile, 68% of recent cannabis users have shown a similar influence.
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Researchers concluded that cannabis has a “statistically significant effect” to the function of the brain during the tasks of working memory, but was less significant in other tasks.
There was a reduced brain activity in areas involved in the important cognitive functions like decisions, memories, attention and emotional processing.
The “heavy users” in the study included those who used cannabis over 1000 times during their lifetime. (East)
Author of the leading study by Joshua Gowin, a doctor of science, Assistant Professor of Radiology at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colorado, emphasized the importance of studying the effects cannabis about health As it still “grows globally”.
“In this way, we can provide a well -rounded understanding and benefits and risks of cannabis use, empowering people to make informed decisions and fully understand potential consequences,” he said in a statement for the public.
Refraining from the use of cannabis before the cognitive task could help improve performance, according to Gowin and his team.
“People need to be aware of their ties with cannabis, because restraint from cold turkey could disrupt their knowledge,” Gowin said. “For example, heavy users may need to be more careful.”
Higher studies are needed to understand whether the cannabis directly changes the function of the brain, the researcher proposed. (East)
“There are a lot of questions … In connection with the cannabis affects the brain,” he continued.
“Great, long -term studies They are needed to understand if cannabis directly change the function of the brain, how long these effects last and impact on different age groups. “
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Neurosurgeon Dr. Paul Saphier, MD
“While it seems that the study is well designed … I would like to see a larger size of a heavy user pattern compared to moderate or non-corners to draw any final information,” divided the doctor, who was not involved in the studio with Fox News Digital.
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Saphier, founder of coaxial neurosurgical experts from New Jersey, noted that he was “not surprised” by the studies.
“The severe use of cannabis during one’s life can ultimately lead to reduced cognitive/memory tasks,” he confirmed.
The neurosurgeon has confirmed that the use of cannabis in life can reduce brain function. (East)
“This also supports a relatively common and well -articulated life mantra” everything in moderation “, with obvious exceptions of unusually harmful activities/lifestyle.”
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The neurosurgeon added that he is looking forward to “a good moody and higher study of enrollment on heavy and moderate users, so they can offer more final data My own patients. “
