Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
Report

Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis: Regular Use and Cognitive Functioning


Reviews research about the relationship between cannabis use and cognitive functioning. Findings of the report indicate that, although regular cannabis use is associated with changes in brain structure and function, the impact on cognitive functions is generally mild for most people and that many of the measurable effects on these functions disappear after sustained periods of not using cannabis.

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