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

[odanny]

Remember research claimed cigarettes were good for you

No it didn't, there was no research, and whatever research did exist was the same level that has classed marijuana as a Schedule I narcotic.

Marijuana has been classed, deliberately, as a Schedule I narcotic.

Yes, that is absurd, but it has a purpose: To freeze any federal funding for research. Why would the government want to do that? So that you swallow horrible synthetic drugs that have side effects and make lots of people trillions of dollars.

You're spewing the same bullshit as tobacco companies once did.




Schedule I

Schedule I drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. Some examples of Schedule I drugs are: heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), marijuana (cannabis), 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (ecstasy), methaqualone, and peyote.

Schedule II

Schedule II drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with a high potential for abuse, with use potentially leading to severe psychological or physical dependence. These drugs are also considered dangerous. Some examples of Schedule II drugs are: combination products with less than 15 milligrams of hydrocodone per dosage unit (Vicodin), cocaine, methamphetamine, methadone, hydromorphone (Dilaudid), meperidine (Demerol), oxycodone (OxyContin), fentanyl, Dexedrine, Adderall, and Ritalin

Schedule III

Schedule III drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence. Schedule III drugs abuse potential is less than Schedule I and Schedule II drugs but more than Schedule IV. Some examples of Schedule III drugs are: products containing less than 90 milligrams of codeine per dosage unit (Tylenol with codeine), ketamine, anabolic steroids, testosterone

Schedule IV

Schedule IV drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with a low potential for abuse and low risk of dependence. Some examples of Schedule IV drugs are: Xanax, Soma, Darvon, Darvocet, Valium, Ativan, Talwin, Ambien, Tramadol

Schedule V

Schedule V drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with lower potential for abuse than Schedule IV and consist of preparations containing limited quantities of certain narcotics. Schedule V drugs are generally used for antidiarrheal, antitussive, and analgesic purposes. Some examples of Schedule V drugs are: cough preparations with less than 200 milligrams of codeine or per 100 milliliters (Robitussin AC), Lomotil, Motofen, Lyrica, Parepectolin

 

[Hafar1014]

No it didn't, there was no research, and whatever research did exist was the same level that has classed marijuana as a Schedule I narcotic.

Marijuana has been classed, deliberately, as a Schedule I narcotic.

Yes, that is absurd, but it has a purpose: To freeze any federal funding for research. Why would the government want to do that? So that you swallow horrible synthetic drugs that have side effects and make lots of people trillions of dollars.

You're spewing the same bullshit as tobacco companies once did.




Schedule I

Schedule I drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. Some examples of Schedule I drugs are: heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), marijuana (cannabis), 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (ecstasy), methaqualone, and peyote.

Schedule II

Schedule II drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with a high potential for abuse, with use potentially leading to severe psychological or physical dependence. These drugs are also considered dangerous. Some examples of Schedule II drugs are: combination products with less than 15 milligrams of hydrocodone per dosage unit (Vicodin), cocaine, methamphetamine, methadone, hydromorphone (Dilaudid), meperidine (Demerol), oxycodone (OxyContin), fentanyl, Dexedrine, Adderall, and Ritalin

Schedule III

Schedule III drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence. Schedule III drugs abuse potential is less than Schedule I and Schedule II drugs but more than Schedule IV. Some examples of Schedule III drugs are: products containing less than 90 milligrams of codeine per dosage unit (Tylenol with codeine), ketamine, anabolic steroids, testosterone

Schedule IV

Schedule IV drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with a low potential for abuse and low risk of dependence. Some examples of Schedule IV drugs are: Xanax, Soma, Darvon, Darvocet, Valium, Ativan, Talwin, Ambien, Tramadol

Schedule V

Schedule V drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with lower potential for abuse than Schedule IV and consist of preparations containing limited quantities of certain narcotics. Schedule V drugs are generally used for antidiarrheal, antitussive, and analgesic purposes. Some examples of Schedule V drugs are: cough preparations with less than 200 milligrams of codeine or per 100 milliliters (Robitussin AC), Lomotil, Motofen, Lyrica, Parepectolin

How long have you been addicted. Do you have an anxiety disorder?

Historically, tobacco companies used fraudulent, industry-funded "research," biased surveys, and actor-doctors in ads to falsely claim cigarettes were safe, soothing, or healthy. These deceptive marketing tactics aimed to reassure the public despite overwhelming evidence of cancer, heart disease, and lung damage.
Same thing going on now

 

[MarathonMike]

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

Seniors can use low dose THC forms of cannabis to get pain relief benefits without getting wasted.

 

[Cassandro]

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 more propaganda to legalize and promote marijuana use. Its negative effects far outweigh any claimed benefits, particularly if smoked for a long period.

 

[Harry Dresden]

This is more propaganda to legalize and promote marijuana use. Its negative effects far outweigh any claimed benefits, particularly if smoked for a long period.

ts already legal in many places and probably many more to come....

 

[scruffy]

Remember research claimed cigarettes were good for you

They were never "good" for you, just debonair.

Nicotine is good for you, in small doses. The other 400 ingredients in cigarettes, not so much

 

[scruffy]

Seniors can use low dose THC forms of cannabis to get pain relief benefits without getting wasted.

Yes. For anti-inflammatory action, you want strains rich in beta-caryophylene, which is a terpene unrelated to THC. Ragweed sometimes works a lot better than the high potency stuff, and the THC vapes usually don't work at all. The "Sour Diesel" strain is an excellent choice, it's mild, cheap, and works great on the joints.

 

[MarathonMike]

Yes. For anti-inflammatory action, you want strains rich in beta-caryophylene, which is a terpene unrelated to THC. Ragweed sometimes works a lot better than the high potency stuff, and the THC vapes usually don't work at all. The "Sour Diesel" strain is an excellent choice, it's mild, cheap, and works great on the joints.

"Sour diesel"? LOL yum yum

 

[Hafar1014]

They were never "good" for you, just debonair.

Nicotine is good for you, in small doses. The other 400 ingredients in cigarettes, not so much

We have used nicotine patches to treat dementia

 

[trevorjohnson83]

The effects of marijuana are secretly from eating a dose of 2-3 eighth oz. After words it takes about two hours and you become uncontrolably drowsy, unable to think very hard. People think that smoking brings about this effect quicker and for a more acute time, it doesn't really though, not like eating a lot in one sitting. Spending the money on one sitting is the hump to get over.

 

[zaangalewa]

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

The use of mind-altering drugs to improve cognitive function is a cognitive dysfunction.

 

[LuckyDuck01!]

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.

Larger brains and better cognition. The same can be said for the elderly that regularly do puzzles and you don't have to put crap in your lungs (which were just made for air).

 

[Leo123]

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.

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My IQ is so high, I'm trying to trim a few points. Firing one up now........

Wait......What did I just type?

 

[Leo123]

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.

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The term 'cannabis use' seems vague. Like, what is the THC content? Terpines? etc. Then how much is imbibed would be a good thing to know as well. How is it taken? Smoked, eaten, vaped.....And was it flower, oil, hash, etc. and how much of each and what was the strength of each regarding the chemicals they attribute to this loss of IQ? They never provide enough data to make any reasonable conclusion. IMO, if one is healthy, is a contributing member of society, is responsible, keeps it out of sight of children, no harm no foul. Let it be.

 

[Deplorable Yankee]

I love fine weed as much as I like a fine scotch

 

[ReinyDays]

... joint pain ...

Ha ha ... I see what you did there ...

 

[Hafar1014]

The term 'cannabis use' seems vague. Like, what is the THC content? Terpines? etc. Then how much is imbibed would be a good thing to know as well. How is it taken? Smoked, eaten, vaped.....And was it flower, oil, hash, etc. and how much of each and what was the strength of each regarding the chemicals they attribute to this loss of IQ? They never provide enough data to make any reasonable conclusion. IMO, if one is healthy, is a contributing member of society, is responsible, keeps it out of sight of children, no harm no foul. Let it be.

Cannabis Use Triggers Brain Changes Linked to Psychosis

New research links cannabis use disorder to increased dopamine-related brain activity associated with psychosis.

www.psychiatrist.com

• Using neuromelanin-sensitive MRI, the study revealed a dose-dependent rise in dopamine signals in those with more severe CUD symptoms.
• These brain changes mirror those seen in untreated psychosis and were not found in non-cannabis-using schizophrenia patients.
• Findings support a biological link between cannabis use and psychosis risk, with potential implications for early intervention and public health messaging.

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2832297

Conclusions and Relevance Elevated dopamine function in a critical SN/VTA subregion may be associated with psychosis risk in people with CUD. Cannabis was associated with the hypothesized final common pathway for the clinical expression of psychotic symptoms.

 

[Muhammed]

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.

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That's junk science.

Using meta-data to prove their preconceived conclusion without showing causation? LOL Nope. It's junk.

 

[Hafar1014]

That's junk science.

Using meta-data to prove their preconceived conclusion without showing causation? LOL Nope. It's junk.

A mte study is study of studies.
Recent studies link THC with psychos NOS and the increase is serious

 

[playtime]

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.

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Carl Sagan Loved His Weed.​

Believe it or not, Carl Sagan, the astronomer and titan of scientific study and communication (whom you all probably remember from high school science class) was a strong advocate for marijuana. He believed cannabis enhanced his creativity and insights into the world of scientific study. He published a paper under the pseudonym Mr.X at the age of 35 about the benefits of using marijuana, along with his experiences with the herb. This however, was previously unknown until after his death.
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