Studies have long shown that getting high can harm cognitive function . A January review of research published in the journal Addiction finds that impact may last well beyond the initial high especially for adolescents . Cannabis use in youth may consequently lead to reduced educational attainment and in adults to poor work performance and dangerous driving . Parents should be aware that adolescents using cannabis are at risk for damage to their most important organ their brain . Can you recover or reverse those deficits? Scientists arent sure . Some studies say the negative effects on the brain may ease after weed is discontinued but that may also depend on the amount frequency and years of marijuana use . The age in which weed use began may also play a role if it falls within the crucial developmental period of the youthful brain . The most consistent alterations produced by cannabis use mostly its chronic use during youth have been observed in the prefrontal cortex have been seen in the frontal cortex . Such alterations may potentially lead to a longterm disruption of cognitive and executive functions. Scientists are not sure. Some studies have shown that THC is a fatsoluble compound that may be stored in body fat and thus gradually released into the bloodstream for months for months Dumais said adding that highquality research is needed to establish the longterm impact of that exposure . The effects of THC may be needed to established the long term impact of THC is needed. The research is still to determine the long-term impact is needed for high quality research is necessary to establish that high quality. The amount frequency of cannabis use is needed, however. The effects may also be to determine whether the effects may ease. Some of the THC is. may be to establish. to . establish the short-circuassence of THC. may ease the long and short-term .
Using marijuana may affect your ability to think and plan, study says .
