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Female Sex as a Protective Factor in the Effects of Chronic Cannabis Use on Verbal Learning and Memory.

Rayna B HirstDylan VaughnSana ArastuAubrey DeneenHaig Pilavjian
Published in: Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society : JINS (2021)
Results suggest that chronic cannabis use differentially impacts males and females, with females exhibiting better verbal learning and memory despite males demonstrating better attention and cognitive flexibility. Further research is needed to understand the potential protective mechanism of female sex on learning and memory effects of cannabis use.
Keyphrases
  • working memory