Executive Functions in Cannabis Users: A Comparative Study
Journal of Anxiety & Depression April 13, 2021 DOI: 10.46527/2582-3264.134 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractCannabis use significantly alters brain processes, with effects that can be negative or positive depending on factors like age of first use, amount, and frequency. Long-term cannabis use is associated with noticeable changes in higher executive functions.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Cannabis |
| Keywords | Executive functions Cognitive psychology Neuroscience Cognition |
| Key finding | Long-term cannabis use is associated with significant changes in higher executive functions. |
Abstract
Key Message: Cannabis use has significant impact on the process of brain. It could be negative or positive, which is more or less depends on the few factors such as age of the use, amount and frequency. There are so many symptoms has been found after use and specifically in the study it has been found that after use of cannabis for long time there is significant change has been noticed in the higher executive functions.