THC vs. Dementia: Cannabis Linked to Lower Risk of Cognitive Decline

Researchers have found that recreational cannabis use may protect against cognitive decline, with a study showing non-medical users had significantly lower odds of experiencing subjective cognitive decline. Credit: SciTechDaily.com

The study, done by Master of Public Health student Zhi Chen and Professor Roger Wong, Ph.D., MPH, MSW, analyzed a large data set from the CDC and found that compared to non-users, non-medical cannabis use, such as for recreational purposes, was significantly associated with 96 percent decreased odds of subjective cognitive decline . Medical and dual use were also associated with decreased odds of SCD, although not significant.

The study differs from previous research in that it focuses on middle-aged and older adults, and it uniquely considers the three facets of cannabis use: type of use , frequency of use, and mode of use . The authors did note some limitations with the study, including the inability to consider state-by-state cannabis regulations; thus, potential selection bias could arise if the population of certain states is either over or underrepresented due to varying measures of cannabis use.

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