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Comparative Study Between Effect Of Cannabis And Synthetic Cannabinoids On Cognitive Functions, Mohammed Abdel-Ghany, Mohammed Hamouda, Mohammed Fahmi
Comparative Study Between Effect Of Cannabis And Synthetic Cannabinoids On Cognitive Functions, Mohammed Abdel-Ghany, Mohammed Hamouda, Mohammed Fahmi
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal
Background: Synthetic cannabinoid usage is on the rise around the world, and it has become a huge global health issue. Previous studies showed a relationship between synthetic cannabinoids and cognitive function decline either after acute or chronic usage. Aim of the study: The present study aims at comparing between natural and synthetic cannabinoids effect on cognitive functions in a sample of Egyptian patients. Subjects and methods: Thirty patients using synthetic cannabinoids with or without cannabis and 30 patients using cannabis were included in the study. Montreal Cognitive Assessment was used to test cognitive functions. Results: Impairments in attention, language, orientation, …