Adolescent cannabis: lasting effects on memory and attention confirmed

A scientific study confirms that cannabis use in adolescents causes lasting effects on memory and attention capacity, impairing long-term cognitive performance.

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These deficits would persist years after stopping use, during a critical period of brain development.

These findings strengthen public health recommendations against cannabis use before adulthood.

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