As cannabis legalization spreads across the United States and globally, a question with significant public health implications has moved from academic journals to everyday conversation: does cannabis use make you less intelligent? The answer emerging from two decades of research is more nuanced than either side of the legalization debate …
Impact of Cannabis Use on IQ Decline in Youth
Power et al. (2021) conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis examining how frequent or dependent cannabis use during youth affects Intelligence Quotient (IQ) over time. Their findings provide valuable insights into the potential developmental consequences of cannabis exposure during critical cognitive development periods. Background The study focuses on cannabis use …