How cannabis causes 'cognitive chaos' in the brain
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - 17:00
in Psychology & Sociology
Cannabis use is associated with disturbances in concentration and memory. New research by neuroscientists at the University of Bristol, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, has found that brain activity becomes uncoordinated and inaccurate during these altered states of mind, leading to neurophysiological and behavioural impairments reminiscent of those seen in schizophrenia.
