Introduction to JINS Special Issue: Clarifying the Complexities of Cannabis and Cognition

Abstract

Given the different goals of recreational cannabis users and medical patients, which drive cannabis product choice and use patterns, it is likely that those who use cannabis for medical purposes may experience differential effects on cognition. Potential moderators of cannabis-related effects One explanation for inconsistencies in the literature regarding neurocognitive effects of cannabis is that there are moderating factors that remain understudied. For decades, the effects of cannabis on neurocognition were largely investigated by comparing chronic, heavy, cannabis users with those who do not use cannabis. Based on the premise that heavier cannabis users are associated with greater cognitive declines, the authors also divided the cannabis users based on severity of cannabis use. [Extracted from the article] Copyright of Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society is the property of Cambridge University Press and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)