Assessment of neuropsychological impairments in regular cannabis users.
Fiche publication
Date publication
juin 2021
Journal
L'Encephale
Auteurs
Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Pr ALBUISSON Eliane
Tous les auteurs :
Bechtel S, Lazar V, Albuisson E, Schwan R, Laprévote V, Bernardin F, Schwitzer T
Lien Pubmed
Résumé
Cannabis is the most widely used illicit drug in the world. It is responsible for cognitive dysfunction of memory, speed of information processing, attention, and executive functions. Cognitive performance depends on the level of study, tolerance, and duration of abstinence from cannabis use. This study analyses cognitive function in a large population of regular cannabis consumers taking into account level of education.
Mots clés
Attention soutenue, Cannabis users, Cognitive impairments, Consommateurs de cannabis, Education level, Mémoire de travail, Neuropsychologie, Neuropsychology, Niveau d’éducation, Sustained attention, Troubles cognitifs, Work memory
Référence
Encephale. 2021 Jun 3;: