Abstract
The present report deals with three separate studies examining the effects of marihuana on three neuropsychological systems: memory, pain perception, and vision. The results suggest there may be a commonality in the way marihuana affects these systems.
NOTE: This work was supported in part by U. S. Public Health Service Grants DA-00282, DA4RG008, and AA-00209.
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Hill, S.Y., Goodwin, D.W. (1976). Stimulant Effects of Marihuana on Three Neuropsychological Systems. In: Cohen, S., Stillman, R.C. (eds) The Therapeutic Potential Of Marihuana. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-4286-1_12
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