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Long-Term Cannabis Use Linked to Sleep and Memory Issues

Neuroscience News

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Despite its common use as a sleep aid, chronic cannabis use may worsen both sleep and memory according to new research led by Francesca Filbey, PhD, of The University of Texas at Dallas and Center for BrainHealth. A collaboration with University of Amsterdam, the recent study helps to fill a gap in cannabis research by measuring effects on both sleep and memory (rather than focusing on only one area of impact). Findings show participants who are long-term cannabis report more sleep problems than non-users, suggesting a need to be cautious about use of cannabis to improve sleep. The study also highlights the importance of evaluating sleep when assessing its impact on brain health, and Dr. Filbey directs the Laboratory of Neuroimaging of Reward Dynamics at The University of Texas at Dallas’ Center for BrainHealth.Read the full article in Neuroscience News

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Francesca Filbey in dark blue blouse with lights, portrait. Professor and Director of Cognitive Neuroscience Research of Addictive Disorders; Bert Moore Chair; Associate Provost, UT Dallas

Francesca Filbey, PhD

Deputy Director of Research Bert Moore Endowed Chair Professor, School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences Director, Neuroimaging of Reward Dynamics (NiRD) Lab

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