Brain function outcomes of recent and lifetime cannabis use

JAMA Network Open

2025-01-28

(Press-News.org) About The Study: Lifetime history of heavy cannabis use was associated with lower brain activation during a working memory task in this study of young adults. These findings identify negative outcomes associated with heavy lifetime cannabis use and working memory in healthy young adults that may be long lasting.

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Joshua L. Gowin, PhD, email joshua.gowin@cuanschutz.edu.

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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.57069)

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