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How does alcohol and marijuana affect memory?

Alcohol is known to affect the memory and have a short term effect for memory, and does have long term effect if abused. Marijuana on the other hand there is lots of controversy on it, and from what i know it does not affect memory at all.


Repeated use of marijuana affects the parts of the brain that control memory attention and learning?

Yes, regular use of marijuana can affect cognitive functions such as memory, attention, and learning. This is because THC, the active compound in marijuana, interacts with receptors in the brain that are involved in these functions. Over time, this can impact an individual's ability to remember information and focus on tasks.


How does marijuana affect the teen brain?

Marijuana can have negative effects on the teen brain, interfering with memory, learning, and decision-making. It can also impact brain development and increase the risk of mental health issues in teens. Regular use of marijuana during adolescence may have long-term effects on cognitive abilities and function.


How does marijuana effect your iq?

Long-term use of marijuana can have negative effects on cognitive function, including memory, concentration, and problem-solving skills. Studies have shown that heavy and prolonged use of marijuana during adolescence can lead to a decrease in IQ. However, the exact impact of marijuana on IQ can vary depending on individual factors such as frequency of use, age of onset, and amount consumed.


Which is not an effect of frequent marijuana use on the brain?

There have been no confirmed effects on the brain caused by marijuana other than increased oxygen to both hemispheres. Also, the brain is covered in things called cannabinoid receptors. Cannabinoids are only found in marijuana and human breast milk.

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What are the effects of smoking marijuana on students in Fiji?

Smoking marijuana causes students in Fiji to have an increased appetite. Habitual marijuana use adversely affects their short term memory.


Why is marijuana bad for your brain?

Marijuana is not bad for your brain. Marijuana does not harm your brain in any way, shape or form. Short term memory may be affected only WHILE you are high. Marijuana does not kill brain cells or affect long term memory.


How does alcohol and marijuana affect memory?

Alcohol is known to affect the memory and have a short term effect for memory, and does have long term effect if abused. Marijuana on the other hand there is lots of controversy on it, and from what i know it does not affect memory at all.


Repeated use of marijuana affects the parts of the brain that control memory attention and learning?

Yes, regular use of marijuana can affect cognitive functions such as memory, attention, and learning. This is because THC, the active compound in marijuana, interacts with receptors in the brain that are involved in these functions. Over time, this can impact an individual's ability to remember information and focus on tasks.


Is there statistical evidence to support the claim that marijuana is a gateway drug?

Yes, there is some statistical evidence that suggests a correlation between marijuana use and the likelihood of trying other drugs, but the concept of marijuana being a "gateway drug" is a complex and debated issue among researchers.


How does marijuana affect the teen brain?

Marijuana can have negative effects on the teen brain, interfering with memory, learning, and decision-making. It can also impact brain development and increase the risk of mental health issues in teens. Regular use of marijuana during adolescence may have long-term effects on cognitive abilities and function.


How does marijuana harm you?

light lung damaged after high amounts of use. Another common complaint is memory damage and loss


How do you use the word mountain man in a sentence?

"In 2012 a team of geological researchers discovered what appeared to be the frozen corpse of a mountain man."


Could you get short term memory loss by smoking marijuana?

Marijuana produces immediate, temporary changes in thoughts, perceptions, and information processing. The cognitive process most clearly affected by marijuana is short-term memory. In laboratory studies, subjects under the influence of marijuana have no trouble remembering things they learned previously. However, they display diminished capacity to learn and recall new information. This diminishment only lasts for the duration of the intoxication. There is no convincing evidence that heavy long-term marijuana use permanently impairs memory or other cognitive functions.


How does marijuana effect your iq?

Long-term use of marijuana can have negative effects on cognitive function, including memory, concentration, and problem-solving skills. Studies have shown that heavy and prolonged use of marijuana during adolescence can lead to a decrease in IQ. However, the exact impact of marijuana on IQ can vary depending on individual factors such as frequency of use, age of onset, and amount consumed.


What are the physical consequences of marijuana use?

Smoking marijuana can cause lung, mouth, or throat cancer. That's about it. Also, chronic marijuana users usually suffer from short-term memory problems, but this usually clears up once the person has quit using.


How does marijuana use affect school work and social life?

well, considering that Marijuana affects and distorts perception, causes loss of coordination, problems with MEMORY and LEARNING, and difficulty in thinking and problem solving, therefore it is not possible to remember things people learn in class or at work, and will have trouble figuring out answers. :)