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Heavy Cannabis Use Linked to Thinning Prefrontal Cortex

Long-term, heavy cannabis use has been linked to changes in the prefrontal cortex, which plays a key role in executive functions like planning, working memory, and impulse control. The corresponding study was presented at the 2026 European Congress of Psychiatry in March. “We found reduced thickness in a ...

Study Indicates An Association Between Medical Cannabis Use and Decreases in Anxiety

A study published in the journal Nature found an association between the consumption of legal medical cannabis products and significant decreases in patients’ daily anxiety levels. Researchers affiliated with Florida Gulf Coast University assessed ...

Study Highlights How Acute Cannabis Use Impairs Memory Function

A Washington State University research team observed brain activity to map out which aspects of memory are impacted by cannabis use. The study showed that people who consumed tetrahydrocannabidiol (THC) struggled more with everyday tasks. They were also more likely to recall words that were never presented. The ...

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