Cannabis use mimics cognitive weakness that can lead to schizophrenia, fMRI study finds
Friday, November 2, 2012 - 15:31
in Psychology & Sociology
Researchers in Norway have found new support for their theory that cannabis use causes a temporary cognitive breakdown in non-psychotic individuals, leading to long-term psychosis. In an fMRI study, researchers found a different brain activity pattern in schizophrenia patients with previous cannabis use than in schizophrenic patients without prior cannabis use.