So does weed affect memory? YES. Sometimes for better and sometimes for worse. However, there is so much more work that needs to be done to know when and how it affects memory exactly. Right now, I am not convinced of these findings. More later this week!
Credit for this amazing visual abstract goes to Vi Le, a volunteer and undergraduate from the University of Maryland.
Citation: Morie, K. P., & Potenza, M. N. (2021). A mini-review of relationships between cannabis use and neural foundations of reward processing, inhibitory control and working memory. Frontiers in psychiatry, 12, 546. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.657371