A Fine-Grained Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Cannabis Use and Its Relation to Cognitive Performance in Young Adulthood

Key Points

• Cognitive performance is notably affected by early cannabis use, shaping outcomes in young adulthood.
• Adolescents who used cannabis show varied cognitive performance levels, indicating potential risks of misuse.
• Longitudinal study design followed participants from adolescence to young adulthood, tracking cannabis use patterns.
• Findings may highlight the need for policies addressing adolescent substance use and its long-term effects.