Cognition and long-term use of ganja (Cannabis)

Science. 1981 Jul 24;213(4506):465-6. doi: 10.1126/science.6972600.

Abstract

Neuropsychological variables and urine cannabinoid metabolites were evaluated in ten subjects born, raised, and educated in the United States and having histories of heavy or prolonged use of cannabis. No impairment of cognitive function was found. Cannabinoid metabolites in excess of 50 nanograms per milliliter were present in the ten urine samples. The tetrahydrocannabinol content of cannabis exceeded 8.0%.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cannabinoids / pharmacology*
  • Cannabinoids / urine
  • Cognition / drug effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Marijuana Abuse / psychology*

Substances

  • Cannabinoids