A new study assessing the relationship between long term medical cannabis use and cognitive function amongst middle-aged and older chronic pain patients has shown no association with declines in cognitive performance.
Researchers assessed psychomotor reaction, attention, working memory and new learning. Dosage, concentrations, length of time using medical cannabis and frequency of use were also assessed.
These results are extremely encouraging and should support patients and practitioners alike in their risk-benefit analysis when determining whether medical cannabis is a suitable treatment option.
Read the full research paper here.