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The Largest Study On Cannabis & Brain Function: What We Now Know
These receptors are abundant in brain regions responsible for memory, decision-making, and emotional regulation, such as the prefrontal cortex, hippocampus, and anterior cingulate cortex. When THC binds to these receptors, it temporarily disrupts normal neural communication4, altering mood, perception, and memory processes.
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