Cannabis study finds impacts on 'working memory'

Heavy cannabis use linked to impaired working memory, new study finds
A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus suggests that heavy cannabis use negatively affects working memory.
Cannabis Use Can Reduce Working Memory: Study
Cannabis use can significantly impact the part of the brain responsible for following instructions, responding during conversations, or remembering a question long enough to answer it. This type of cognitive function is a form of short-term memory called working memory.
Heavy marijuana use has a 'significant' impact on memory and attention, study finds
People who frequently use cannabis have reduced brain activity when completing tasks that require them to use their working memory.
Long and Short-term Cannabis Use Bad for Working Memory
Both long and short-term cannabis use is linked to less brain activation and worse performance during working memory tasks. | Cannabis Sciences
Heavy marijuana use can impact young adults' short-term memory, study says
Heavy weed use appears to dull the brains of young adults, particularly affecting their short-term working memory, a new study suggests.
Brain fog after smoking weed? Study shows lasting impacts on your memory
A groundbreaking new study suggests that heavy marijuana use could leave lasting marks on your memory, long after your last hit.
Heavy Weed Use Affects Young Adults' Short-Term Memory
Heavy weed use appears to dull the brains of young adults, particularly affecting their short-term working memory, a new study suggests. MRI scans showed less brain activation in heavy tokers performing tasks that tested their ability to temporarily hold a limited amount of information at the ready for immediate mental use,
New study links marijuana use with reduced brain activity and poor memory
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Cannabis use causes memory problems, and they may be permanent
A new study has revealed how both recent and lifetime cannabis use can affect cognitive function and working memory.
More frequent marijuana use may damage an important memory skill
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Memory problems from cannabis may last long after quitting, scientists warn
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The truth about cannabis: Researchers from largest study on its effects on the brain have a warning for young adults
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Prenatal cannabis exposure and its lasting impact on memory
Researchers have studied how prenatal cannabis exposure affects brain development and cognitive functions, including memory ...