Smoking Marijuana Impairs Cognitive Function In MS Patients, Study Shows

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Smoking Marijuana Impairs Cognitive Function In MS Patients, Study Shows

People with multiple sclerosis who smoke marijuana are more likely to have emotional and memory problems, according to new research. The study found marijuana smokers performed 50 percent slower on tests of information processing speed compared to MS patients who did not smoke marijuana. There was also a significant association between smoking marijuana and emotional problems such as depression and anxiety.

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Tags: Multiple Sclerosis, Emotional Health, Anxiety Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Smoking Cessation, Memory