Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the United States.(Insert source). In general people believe that marijuana is less damaging than other drugs. Recently, there has been a push to legalize cannabis for both medicinal and recreational purposes. In order to be informed should this issue come to a vote, citizens should be aware of the effects marijuana can have on the brain. This paper will review empirical studies examining these effects; specifically concerning memory, decision making, attention, impulsivity, and risky sexual behavior.
A number of researchers have found a link between cannabis use and impaired decision making. (Source 21) investigated the differences in how marijuana users value subjective rewards, and subsequently
A number of researchers have found a link between cannabis use and impaired decision making. (Source 21) investigated the differences in how marijuana users value subjective rewards, and subsequently