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Acute effects of marijuana on cognition: relationships to chronic effects and smoking techniques.

Author: BlockR I, BravermanK, FarinpourR

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Overview

Marijuana use impaired cognitive abilities in all areas except abstraction and vocabulary. The impairment was more widespread than that seen in chronic marijuana users, but some similarities were observed. Prolonged breath holding may have increased the effects of marijuana in some tests, but overall, it did not. Prolonged breath holding itself negatively affected performance in four tests, regardless of marijuana use. The causes of these effects, whether physiological or psychological, could not be determined.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
A double-blind, placebo-controlled study assessed acute effects on human cognition of marijuana smoking involving long or short durations of inhalation and breath holding. During eight test sessions, 48 adult, male volunteers completed standardized, pencil-and-paper tests of educational development ...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1016/0091-3057(92)90424-e

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Marijuana's Impact on Cognition: Exploring the Effects of Smoking Techniques

The effects of [marijuana] on cognition are a topic of ongoing debate. This study investigates the acute effects of marijuana smoking on a variety of cognitive functions, exploring the influence of smoking techniques. The researchers used a [double-blind, placebo-controlled] design, comparing the effects of marijuana to placebo in a group of volunteers. They systematically assessed cognitive performance across different test conditions, like an explorer charting a diverse landscape. The results offer insights into the complexities of marijuana's impact on cognitive function.

Marijuana's Effects on Cognition: A Multifaceted Landscape

Marijuana's effects on cognition, like a desert landscape, can be both beautiful and treacherous. The study found that marijuana impaired cognitive performance in several areas, but the severity of the impairments varied depending on the specific task. For example, [associative processes] were affected, with individuals making more uncommon associations, perhaps reflecting a broader perspective, like a camel seeing the desert in a new light. However, marijuana did not affect [abstraction] or [vocabulary] skills, suggesting that these aspects of cognition might be more resilient.

Marijuana and Smoking Techniques: A Complex Relationship

This study, like a desert expedition, reveals the complexities of marijuana's effects on cognition. The findings highlight the potential for marijuana to impair cognitive function, but they also suggest that the specific effects might vary depending on factors such as smoking techniques.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This research is like a journey through a shifting desert landscape, exploring the multifaceted effects of marijuana on cognition. The findings suggest that marijuana can have a significant impact on cognitive performance, but the specific effects might vary depending on factors like smoking techniques. This research serves as a reminder of the importance of understanding the complex interplay between substance use and cognitive function.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 1992-12-30
  2. Date Revised 2019-07-12
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

1448485

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1016/0091-3057(92)90424-e

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