cannabis use in old people associated with larger brains, better cognitive function

[scruffy]

Seems cannabis helps relieve the downside of being a senior.

Lifetime Cannabis Use Is Associated with Brain Volume and Cognitive Function in Middle-Aged and Older Adults - PubMed

Results highlight that cannabis may influence brain health differently across the lifespan, potentially offering protective effects in older age while posing risks earlier in development. Protective effects may result from endocannabinoid-mediated modulation of inflammation, immune function, and...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

When I get to retire (which'll be three years from now when the kids graduate), I can start smoking again.

Do you realize how many seniors have joint pain? Cannabis unquestionably works on joint pain, it's not a miracle cure but it brings the pain down to a level of tolerableness and mostly out of consciousness.

 

[odanny]

Do you realize how many seniors have joint pain?

Inflammation of the joints? Are you going to inflame one?

 

[CrusaderFrank]

Seems cannabis helps relieve the downside of being a senior.

Lifetime Cannabis Use Is Associated with Brain Volume and Cognitive Function in Middle-Aged and Older Adults - PubMed

Results highlight that cannabis may influence brain health differently across the lifespan, potentially offering protective effects in older age while posing risks earlier in development. Protective effects may result from endocannabinoid-mediated modulation of inflammation, immune function, and...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

When I get to retire (which'll be three years from now when the kids graduate), I can start smoking again.

Do you realize how many seniors have joint pain? Cannabis unquestionably works on joint pain, it's not a miracle cure but it brings the pain down to a level of tolerableness and mostly out of consciousness.

I play World of Tanks nearly twice as well after I’m buzzed

 

[Hafar1014]

Seems cannabis helps relieve the downside of being a senior.

Lifetime Cannabis Use Is Associated with Brain Volume and Cognitive Function in Middle-Aged and Older Adults - PubMed

Results highlight that cannabis may influence brain health differently across the lifespan, potentially offering protective effects in older age while posing risks earlier in development. Protective effects may result from endocannabinoid-mediated modulation of inflammation, immune function, and...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

When I get to retire (which'll be three years from now when the kids graduate), I can start smoking again.

Do you realize how many seniors have joint pain? Cannabis unquestionably works on joint pain, it's not a miracle cure but it brings the pain down to a level of tolerableness and mostly out of consciousness.

Its an invalid study. Grass ill reduce IQ by one standard deviation

Intelligence quotient decline following frequent or dependent cannabis use in youth: a systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies - PMC

Previous systematic reviews and meta-analyses of cross-sectional data assessing the effect of cannabis on cognitive functioning and intelligence show inconsistent results. We hypothesized that frequent and dependent cannabis use in youth would be ...

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

New research on cannabis use and cognition in midlife​

Recent research published in The American Journal of Psychiatry closely followed nearly 1,000 individuals in New Zealand from age 3 to age 45 to understand the impact of cannabis use on brain function. The research team discovered that individuals who used cannabis long-term (for several years or more) and heavily (at least weekly, though a majority in their study used more than four times a week) exhibited impairments across several domains of cognition.
Long-term cannabis users' IQs declined by 5.5 points on average from childhood, and there were deficits in learning and processing speed compared to people that did not use cannabis. The more frequently an individual used cannabis, the greater the resulting cognitive impairment, suggesting a potential causative link.

The study also found that people who knew these long-term cannabis users well observed that they had developed memory and attention problems. The above findings persisted even when the study authors controlled for factors such as dependence on other drugs, childhood socioeconomic status, or baseline childhood intelligence.

The impact of cannabis on cognitive impairment was greater than that of alcohol or tobacco use. Long-term cannabis users also had smaller hippocampi (the region of the brain responsible for learning and memory). Interestingly, individuals who used cannabis less than once a week with no history of developing dependence did not have cannabis-related cognitive deficits. This suggests there is a range of recreational use that may not lead to long-term cognitive issues.

​

 

[odanny]

Its an invalid study. Grass ill reduce IQ by one standard deviation

Intelligence quotient decline following frequent or dependent cannabis use in youth: a systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies - PMC

Previous systematic reviews and meta-analyses of cross-sectional data assessing the effect of cannabis on cognitive functioning and intelligence show inconsistent results. We hypothesized that frequent and dependent cannabis use in youth would be ...

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

New research on cannabis use and cognition in midlife​

Recent research published in The American Journal of Psychiatry closely followed nearly 1,000 individuals in New Zealand from age 3 to age 45 to understand the impact of cannabis use on brain function. The research team discovered that individuals who used cannabis long-term (for several years or more) and heavily (at least weekly, though a majority in their study used more than four times a week) exhibited impairments across several domains of cognition.
Long-term cannabis users' IQs declined by 5.5 points on average from childhood, and there were deficits in learning and processing speed compared to people that did not use cannabis. The more frequently an individual used cannabis, the greater the resulting cognitive impairment, suggesting a potential causative link.

The study also found that people who knew these long-term cannabis users well observed that they had developed memory and attention problems. The above findings persisted even when the study authors controlled for factors such as dependence on other drugs, childhood socioeconomic status, or baseline childhood intelligence.

The impact of cannabis on cognitive impairment was greater than that of alcohol or tobacco use. Long-term cannabis users also had smaller hippocampi (the region of the brain responsible for learning and memory). Interestingly, individuals who used cannabis less than once a week with no history of developing dependence did not have cannabis-related cognitive deficits. This suggests there is a range of recreational use that may not lead to long-term cognitive issues.

​

That is a study regarding dependent cannabis use amongst youth, we're old, we only got so many years left and the effect of cannabis use now is not the same as a lifetime of usage starting young.

There is a causal effect for any long term usage of any substance, be it sugar, alcohol, nicotine, or any number of things.

 

[Hafar1014]

That is a study regarding dependent cannabis use amongst youth, we're old, we only got so many years left and the effect of cannabis use now is not the same as a lifetime of usage starting young.

There is a causal effect for any long term usage of any substance, be it sugar, alcohol, nicotine, or any number of things.

Its a middle age study. There is a reason its called dope. It makes you stupid. This study which you didnt read also found cannabis must worse then alcohol

 

[ozro]

If something works for you, use it. If it doesn't, don't.

 

[Blaster]

Seems cannabis helps relieve the downside of being a senior.

Lifetime Cannabis Use Is Associated with Brain Volume and Cognitive Function in Middle-Aged and Older Adults - PubMed

Results highlight that cannabis may influence brain health differently across the lifespan, potentially offering protective effects in older age while posing risks earlier in development. Protective effects may result from endocannabinoid-mediated modulation of inflammation, immune function, and...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

When I get to retire (which'll be three years from now when the kids graduate), I can start smoking again.

Do you realize how many seniors have joint pain? Cannabis unquestionably works on joint pain, it's not a miracle cure but it brings the pain down to a level of tolerableness and mostly out of consciousness.

This is just a bunch of baloney. Cannabis use among seniors does not improve brain function.

 

[odanny]

Its a middle age study. There is a reason its called dope. It makes you stupid. This study which you didnt read also found cannabis must worse then alcohol

You shouldn't be talking about others being stupid, honestly.

 

[Harry Dresden]

Its a middle age study. There is a reason its called dope. It makes you stupid. This study which you didnt read also found cannabis must worse then alcohol

it makes some people stupid.....

 

[Hafar1014]

it makes some people stupid.....

It damages the brain even with casual use, it can trigger psychosis, and anxiety even paranoia. Get good single malt scotch

 

[Mr Natural]

It damages the brain even with casual use, it can trigger psychosis, and anxiety even paranoia. Get good single malt scotch

Because alcohol is so much better for you.

 

[Hafar1014]

Because alcohol is so much better for you.

It depends on the amount. It relieves anxiety reduces cortisol in the brain which can damage the brain. Marijuana damages the brian in small doses

 

[odanny]

It depends on the amount. It relieves anxiety reduces cortisol in the brain which can damage the brain. Marijuana damages the brian in small doses

You don't know what you're talking about. You don't have to smoke anything, you can take a gummy or other edibles. There are no benefits to alcohol, physical addiction does not happen with cannabis. Alcohol has killed millions. No one has died from an overdose, liver disease, or addiction using cannabis.

Cannabis does have positive side effects, like the Charlotte's Web strain with epileptic seizures, to name only one.

 

[Hafar1014]

You don't know what you're talking about. I'm not sure why you feel the need to prove it. You don't have to smoke anything, you can take a gummy or other edibles. There are no benefits to alcohol, physical addiction does not happen with cannabis. Alcohol has killed millions.

I have had many patients who use cannabis. Cannabis is addictive and today the THC Is much more potent. It will damage your brain.

Frequent, high-potency, and early-age cannabis use is a major risk factor that can trigger schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, particularly in vulnerable individuals. THC disrupts brain development and function, acting as a component cause that increases risk multi-fold, worsens symptoms, and can induce lasting psychosis.
Here are the key details regarding the link between cannabis and schizophrenia:

Key Findings and Facts

• Increased Risk: Regular cannabis use, especially high-THC products, is linked to a 2–4 times higher likelihood of developing psychosis and schizophrenia.
• The "Trigger" Mechanism: While not the sole cause, cannabis acts as a catalyst that can "switch on" latent psychotic disorders in high-risk individuals.
• Dose-Response Relationship: The risk increases with the frequency of use and higher potency.
• Vulnerable Populations: Adolescents and those with a genetic predisposition or history of psychosis are at the highest risk.
• Cannabis-Induced Psychosis: Acute use can cause temporary hallucinations or paranoia, but in many cases, this can progress to long-term schizophrenia.
• Impact on Existing Conditions: For those already diagnosed, cannabis use leads to more severe symptoms, more relapses, and worse treatment outcomes.

In all fairness excessive alcohol use can cause Wernicke's Korsakov's Syndrome a form of psychosis. We see this in many of the homeless after years of long term alcoholism.
There is safe amount of alcohol. There is o safe does of cannabis.

 

[Churchill]

Seems cannabis helps relieve the downside of being a senior.

Lifetime Cannabis Use Is Associated with Brain Volume and Cognitive Function in Middle-Aged and Older Adults - PubMed

Results highlight that cannabis may influence brain health differently across the lifespan, potentially offering protective effects in older age while posing risks earlier in development. Protective effects may result from endocannabinoid-mediated modulation of inflammation, immune function, and...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

When I get to retire (which'll be three years from now when the kids graduate), I can start smoking again.

Do you realize how many seniors have joint pain? Cannabis unquestionably works on joint pain, it's not a miracle cure but it brings the pain down to a level of tolerableness and mostly out of consciousness.

This explains a lot about your posts here.

 

[Harry Dresden]

It damages the brain even with casual use, it can trigger psychosis, and anxiety even paranoia. Get good single malt scotch

in some people....

 

[odanny]

I have had many patients who use cannabis. Cannabis is addictive and today the THC Is much more potent. It will damage your brain.

Frequent, high-potency, and early-age cannabis use is a major risk factor that can trigger schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, particularly in vulnerable individuals. THC disrupts brain development and function, acting as a component cause that increases risk multi-fold, worsens symptoms, and can induce lasting psychosis.
Here are the key details regarding the link between cannabis and schizophrenia:

Key Findings and Facts

• Increased Risk: Regular cannabis use, especially high-THC products, is linked to a 2–4 times higher likelihood of developing psychosis and schizophrenia.
• The "Trigger" Mechanism: While not the sole cause, cannabis acts as a catalyst that can "switch on" latent psychotic disorders in high-risk individuals.
• Dose-Response Relationship: The risk increases with the frequency of use and higher potency.
• Vulnerable Populations: Adolescents and those with a genetic predisposition or history of psychosis are at the highest risk.
• Cannabis-Induced Psychosis: Acute use can cause temporary hallucinations or paranoia, but in many cases, this can progress to long-term schizophrenia.
• Impact on Existing Conditions: For those already diagnosed, cannabis use leads to more severe symptoms, more relapses, and worse treatment outcomes.

In all fairness excessive alcohol use can cause Wernicke's Korsakov's Syndrome a form of psychosis. We see this in many of the homeless after years of long term alcoholism.
There is safe amount of alcohol. There is o safe does of cannabis.

It's actually frightening to think you are giving any type of medical advice to anyone, at least in a professional, clinical environment.

 

[Hafar1014]

It's actually frightening to think you are giving any type of medical advice to anyone, at least in a professional, clinical environment.

In what way are you even qualified to have an opinion. Lay off the grass your intelligence wont return but you wont lose any more. Therapy can help you with your addiction.

 

[Hafar1014]

You shouldn't be talking about others being stupid, honestly.

Remember research claimed cigarettes were good for you