Naturalistic study reveals nuanced cognitive effects of cannabis on frequent older users

Naturalistic study reveals nuanced cognitive effects of cannabis on frequent older users

A new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology suggests that older adults who frequently use cannabis experience specific acute declines in cognitive function, particularly in processing speed and executive functioning. The findings indicate that while these individuals experience strong subjective feelings of intoxication, the impact on their mental performance is nuanced and does not affect all cognitive domains equally. The demogr…