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What Causes Memory Loss After Taking Marijuana?

My daughter is 21 and has started using marijuana...in the form of a brownie. She has been concerned about memory loss and her mind becoming blank during a conversation. To use her example she will refer to a towel as a shoe. Could this be an effect of the marijuana?
Tue, 6 Jun 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Yes, your daughter's symptoms are due to side effects of Marijuana. The drug reaches blood directly from lungs and gets attached to cannabinoid receptors in the brain. It brings about the change in concentration, thinking, memory and coordination thus affecting decision making too. These side effects are short-term.

As one gets addicted to the drug. With the inability to withdraw the side effects, it gets strong, causing anxiety, depression, and total mind turmoil.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale
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What Causes Memory Loss After Taking Marijuana?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes, your daughter s symptoms are due to side effects of Marijuana. The drug reaches blood directly from lungs and gets attached to cannabinoid receptors in the brain. It brings about the change in concentration, thinking, memory and coordination thus affecting decision making too. These side effects are short-term. As one gets addicted to the drug. With the inability to withdraw the side effects, it gets strong, causing anxiety, depression, and total mind turmoil. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale