Weed wrecks memory: study reveals how cannabis impairs recall

NCT ID NCT05488509

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looked at how cannabis affects memory in people who use it regularly. 121 participants inhaled either a low or high dose of cannabis, or a placebo, and then took a series of memory tests. The goal was to see if cannabis makes it harder to remember things like words, pictures, and tasks.

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Locations

  • Washington State University

    Pullman, Washington, 99163, United States

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