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Does cannabis use affect cognitive function at age 42?
Does cannabis use affect neurocognitive effects in aging populations?
Does cannabis affect cognitive function?
Nov 11, 2022 · Their results suggest that the use of whole-plant medical cannabis does not have a negative impact on cognition in older patients. It is critical to take notice that this...
The individual constituents of cannabis (e.g., whole plant or isolated compounds), route of administration, and indication of use (i.e., medical vs. recreational) all are important factors that can differentially influence cognitive outcomes.
- Emmi P. Scott, Emily Brennan, Andreana Benitez
- 10.1007/s40429-019-00285-9
- 2019
- 2019/12
Nov 7, 2020 · Although current cannabis use at age 50 was not associated with cognition, older adults who used cannabis at least once in their lifetime by age 42 had better cognitive function 8 years later at age 50 compared with controls.
- Nina Pocuca, T Jordan Walter, Arpi Minassian, Jared W Young, Jared W Young, Mark A Geyer, Mark A Gey...
- 10.1093/arclin/acaa105
- 2020
- 2021/08
These results suggest that use of whole plant MC does not have a widespread impact on cognition in older chronic pain patients. Considering the increasing use of MC in older populations, this study could be a first step towards a better risk-benefit assessment of MC treatment in this population.
- Sharon R Sznitman, Simon Vulfsons, Simon Vulfsons, David Meiri, Galit Weinstein
- 2021
Sep 1, 2020 · With respect to mental health and cognitive effects of medical cannabis in older adults, the seven studies included in this review suggest that low-dose medical cannabis is generally well-tolerated in older adults, with few serious neuropsychiatric adverse effects, none of which resulted in death.
- Blanca E Vacaflor, Olivier Beauchet, G Eric Jarvis, Alessandra Schavietto, Soham Rej
- 10.5770/cgj.23.399
- 2020
- Can Geriatr J. 2020 Sep; 23(3): 242-249.
Oct 3, 2022 · However, studies of whole-plant cannabis were more often associated with negative effects on cognitive functions. Also, it is not known whether long-term or chronic use of oral cannabis-based medical preparations may still negatively affect cognitive functioning.
We conducted a systematic review of the recent literature examining cognitive outcomes associated with cannabis use in older adults, with and without neurocognitive disorders, to clarify the potential neuroprotective benefits or risks of cognitive decline in this population.
