As the scientific world studies the effects of our populations renewed interest in the cannabis (marijuana) plant, many read conflicting information regarding its effects on such things as memory, cognition and emotion.
Some studies demonstrate alterations in short term memory while others do not. Some claim benefits while others claim harm. In the end it may all be true, depending on the chemical composition of any particular strain being tested.
The authors of this study indicate that most evidence points to the ratio of THC with CBD as a strong factor when explaining the effects on issues such as memory. It seems that the more balanced the ratio, the less likely to have negative effects.
As consumers mature and move beyond the “highest THC possible” mentality, growers may find the future demand may be for strains with a more balanced CBD profile.
