Study Finds, Cannabis in Excess Could Damage ‘Working Memory’

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⚡Study Finds, Cannabis in Excess Could Damage ‘Working Memory’

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Study Finds, Cannabis in Excess Could Damage ‘Working Memory’

Heavy use of cannabis could affect a human's working memory, which is how the brain retains and uses just-learnt information to perform tasks, according to a new study. Working memory helps a person follow instructions they've just been given or to mentally visualise and manipulate information, like solving a math problem.