Weed & Your Brain_Cognitive #Damage #Cannabis #drugs

Long-term cannabis use alters the brain cognitively , making #users less motivated and #hindering decision-making, according to a #study from the #Fidmag Germanes Hospitalàries Research Foundation in #Spain. While cannabis can be legally prescribed in Britain for certain #medical issues and is seen as low-risk by many recreational users, #researchers found that extended use leads to 'thinning' in the frontal #cortex, an area crucial for planning and decision-making. Lead #author Ana Aquino-Servin indicated that heavy cannabis users may struggle more with complex tasks, requiring more effort for daily problem-solving.

The research suggests a possible connection between #cannabis use and decreased #motivation, impacting the initiation of tasks. More #studies are necessary to determine if the observed #brain changes are #permanent or could revert after stopping #cannabis use. The study involved 46 adults with an average of a decade of cannabis use, including at least five years of #daily consumption. MRI scans revealed a thinner right rostral middle frontal cortex in these users compared to those who had rarely used cannabis. Dr. Julian Beezhold #emphasised the need for solid #research to guide public health #debates as cannabis #policies change