The largest study yet into the effects of cannabis on the brains of 18- to 36-year-olds has found that the drug can reduce brain function during cognitive tests. The findings will help people to make an informed decision about the pros and cons of using cannabis.

The largest study yet into the effects of cannabis on the brains of 18- to 36-year-olds has found that the drug can reduce brain function during cognitive tests. The findings will help people to make an informed decision about the pros and cons of using cannabis.

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  • JaggedRobotPubes@lemmy.worldEnglish
    6·
    7 hours ago

    The negatives aren’t zero, but gid damn this is some scare tactic headline bullshit.

    Do it when you’re a little older, and do not-insane amounts.

    • chonglibloodsport@lemmy.world
      1·
      3 hours ago

      It’s also just common sense: don’t go into your calculus final stoned out of your mind!

      Lots of research goes into common sense things though. Sometimes common sense is wrong.