Cannabis can slow your reactions months after smoking it, study claims

Cannabis can slow your reactions months after smoking it, study claims
Cannabis can slow your reactions months after smoking it, study claims
Using cannabis can worsen memory, concentration and decision-making, another study claims University of Montreal researchers found cannabis also damages memory Analysis of 2,306 studies looked into Class B drug's effects on the brain Researchers say it can continue to effect mental performance for months 

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Using cannabis can affect memory, concentration and decision-making, according to researchers. 

Canadian experts reviewed the scientific evidence surrounding the drug.

They warned the effects of cannabis — or marijuana — can persist well beyond the period of intoxication. 

University of Montreal scientists claimed children who smoke the drug may perform worse at school because of its effects. 

And adults who use the drug, considered a class B substance in Britain, could also suffer at work or impair their driving ability. 

Cannabis makes people worse at reacting quickly, making decisions and learning from reading and listening months after, a study by University of Montreal researchers claimed today

Cannabis makes people worse at reacting quickly, making decisions and learning from reading and listening months after, a study by University of Montreal researchers claimed today

What are the pros and cons of cannabis?

Cannabis is an illegal Class B drug in the UK, meaning possession could result in a five year prison sentence and those who supply the drug face up to 14 years in jail.

However, the drug is widely used for recreational purposes and can make users feel relaxed and happy. 

But smoking it can also lead to feelings of panic, anxiety or paranoia.

Scientific studies have shown the drug can alleviate depression, anxiety and stress, but heavy use may worsen depression in the long term by reducing the brain's ability to let go of bad memories.

It can also contribute to mental health problems among people who already have them, or increase users' risk of psychosis or schizophrenia, according to research.

Marijuana can be prescribed for medical uses in more than half of US states, where it is used to combat anxiety, aggression and sleeping problems. Researchers are also looking into whether it could help people with autism, eczema or psoriasis.

Cannabis oil containing the psychoactive chemical THC, which is

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