Brain scans reveal what happens when cannabis users quit

NCT ID NCT03104257

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This study looked at how the brain recovers in people who depend on cannabis after they stop using it. Researchers used brain scans and electrical recordings to track changes in brain receptors and thinking skills over four weeks of abstinence. The goal was to understand the recovery process, not to test a treatment.

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Locations

  • Conneticut Mental Health Center

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06519, United States

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