Residual effects of cannabis use on neurocognitive performance after prolonged abstinence: a meta-analysis.

@article{Schreiner2012ResidualEO,
  title={Residual effects of cannabis use on neurocognitive performance after prolonged abstinence: a meta-analysis.},
  author={Amy M. Schreiner and Michael E Dunn},
  journal={Experimental and clinical psychopharmacology},
  year={2012},
  volume={20 5},
  pages={
          420-429
        }
}
  • A. SchreinerM. Dunn
  • Published 25 June 2012
  • Psychology, Biology
  • Experimental and clinical psychopharmacology
Cannabis is the most widely used illicit drug in the U.S., and the number of illicit and licit users is rising. Lasting neurocognitive changes or deficits as a result of use are frequently noted despite a lack of clarity in the scientific literature. In an effort to resolve inconsistencies in the evidence of lasting residual effects of cannabis use, we conducted two meta-analyses. First, we updated a previous meta-analysis on broad nonacute cognitive effects of cannabis use through inclusion of… 
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