Impact of 2 Weeks of Monitored Abstinence on Cognition in Adolescent and Young Adult Cannabis Users.

Alexander L WallaceNatasha E WadeKrista M Lisdahl

Published in: Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society : JINS (2020)

Deficits in attention, but not verbal learning and memory, recovered after 2 weeks of monitored abstinence. This differs from previous literature, suggesting that other cognitive domains may show signs of recovery after periods of cannabis cessation in adolescents and young adults.

Keyphrases

young adults
working memory
smoking cessation
gestational age
systematic review
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mental health
mild cognitive impairment
white matter
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