Can Marijuana Help You Study?

Question

1. The claim that marijuana can help you study (at least how it is presented in the Leafwell article), is exaggerated and misleading. The article suggests that cannabis can aid in studying by enhancing focus and reducing anxiety, but current scientific research indicates that marijuana use is generally associated with negative academic outcomes.​ A study published in Cannabis found that frequent cannabis use among college students is linked to a lower GPA and higher levels of procrastination. Specifically, students with high levels of procrastination and greater lifetime cannabis use showed lower cumulative GPAs. ​Even research indicates that marijuana use during college can be a barrier to academic achievement. Even after accounting for demographics and other factors, marijuana use adversely affected college academic outcomes, both directly and indirectly through poorer class attendance. The University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine found that heavy cannabis use can impair working memory. The study observed reduced brain activity during working memory tasks among heavy cannabis users, which can negatively impact learning and academic performance. ​

Answer 1

Marijuana is often believed to heightened focus or creativity and relaxation, but scientific evidence indicates that a reliance on cannabis use can hurt cognitive functions essential for studying.​

Working Memory Impairment: A large study involving over 1,000 adults aged 22–36 found that 63% of heavy cannabis users exhibited reduced brain activity during working memory tasks. This effect was also observed in 68% of recent users, suggesting that cannabis can impair the ability to remember and understand information, a critical component of studying and learning.

https://news.cuanschutz.edu/news-stories/largest-study-ever-done-on-cannabis-and-brain-function-finds-impact-on-working-memory?

https://www.verywellhealth.com/heavy-cannabis-use-working-memory-study-8785498?

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/largest-study-ever-done-on-cannabis-and-brain-function-finds-impact-on-working-memory-302361304.html?

Executive Function Deficits: Cannabis use has been shown to lessen and slow important functions, such as planning, decision-making, and attention control. These impairments can drastically hurt the way students are able to study and understand the content being taught in class. 

Academic Performance: Research proves that cannabis has a negative effect on academic achievement. A "systematic review" found that cannabis use during childhood and young adulthood is associated with overall worse academic performance throughout their academic career.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11225980/?

While some people may have short-term benefits from ingesting weed, such as relaxation , the overall scientific facts prove that marijuana use can impair cognitive functions vital for effective studying. Therefore, relying on cannabis as a study aid is not supported by current research.​

Comments

I feel like this was a very comprehensive breakdown of the pros and cons of marijuana use. Everything in moderation, and while their are pros for relaxation it can also provide long lasting impairments to your brain.

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I really like the organization within this fact check! it was clear, easy to read and intriguing. As well as the sources really helped pull it all together!

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The claim that marijuana can help you study, as presented in the Leafwell article, is misleading and lacks adequate scientific support. While the article suggests cannabis can enhance focus and reduce anxiety, current research indicates that marijuana use is typically associated with negative academic outcomes. A study published in Cannabis found that frequent marijuana use among college students correlates with lower GPAs and increased procrastination. Moreover, research shows that marijuana use during college can hinder academic success, both directly, by impairing cognitive functions like working memory, and indirectly, by leading to poorer class attendance. For example, a study by the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine revealed that heavy cannabis use reduced brain activity during working memory tasks, which can significantly impact learning and academic performance. Therefore, the idea that marijuana aids studying is contradicted by the evidence of its detrimental effects on cognitive functions important for academic achievement.

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Cannabis can have mixed effects when it comes to studying. Some people report feeling more energized and focused, especially with sativa strains or those higher in CBD. These strains may also boost creativity. However, for others, cannabis can lead to fatigue, short-term memory loss, and difficulty concentrating, particularly when THC levels are high. THC can interfere with memory and cognitive function by affecting areas of the brain that are important for learning. On the other hand, CBD, which is found in certain strains, may actually improve memory and focus without causing impairment. In short, the type of cannabis and its specific THC and CBD content play a big role in whether it helps or hinders studying.
According to: https://leafwell.com/blog/study-on-cannabis

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I really like your separate paragraphs to answer this claim it is very well organized and offers a lot of good evidence and perspectives with pros and cons.

Answer 2

The claim that marijuana can help you study (at least how it is presented in the Leafwell article), is exaggerated and misleading. The article suggests that cannabis can aid in studying by enhancing focus and reducing anxiety, but current scientific research indicates that marijuana use is generally associated with negative academic outcomes.​ A study published in Cannabis found that frequent cannabis use among college students is linked to a lower GPA and higher levels of procrastination. Specifically, students with high levels of procrastination and greater lifetime cannabis use showed lower cumulative GPAs. ​Even research indicates that marijuana use during college can be a barrier to academic achievement. Even after accounting for demographics and other factors, marijuana use adversely affected college academic outcomes, both directly and indirectly through poorer class attendance. The University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine found that heavy cannabis use can impair working memory. The study observed reduced brain activity during working memory tasks among heavy cannabis users, which can negatively impact learning and academic performance. ​

Comments

Based off of an article that I came across, I completely agree that Marijuana can lead to poor effects with studying. For example in this article, https://theconversation.com/how-does-smoking-marijuana-affect-academic-performance-two-researchers-explain-how-it-can-alter-more-than-just-moods-168158 its states "Published research consistently shows that the more frequently a college student uses cannabis, the lower their GPA tends to be, the more they report skipping class and the longer it takes them to graduate".  The use of cannabis for college students can effect their academics by impairing their memory and many others factors.

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I think you did a really good job showing that the Leafwell article is not telling the full truth. You used real studies, not just opinions, which makes your fact check strong. I also found a study from the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs That said college students who use marijuana are more likely to skip class, which can hurt their grades. Maybe your fact check would be even better if you also said that marijuana can sometimes make anxiety worse for some people  so it’s not always a good way to deal with stress when studying.

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Great point about the University of Colorado Anschutz study on working memory—it’s a strong scientific counter to the idea that cannabis helps with learning. Something you could build on is the role of short-term versus long-term effects. For example, some people might feel more relaxed in the moment and mistake that for improved focus, even if the long-term impact is negative. If Leafwell is only pointing to short-term subjective effects, that might be part of why their article is misleading. Adding that distinction could really sharpen your argument and help readers understand how context matters in evaluating scientific claims.

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That's an interesting point. It highlights the importance of looking at scientific evidence critically, especially when claims are made about substances affecting cognitive functions like studying. The relationship between any substance and learning can be complex and influenced by many factors.

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I like that you added how the Leafwell article explains how cannabis can be beneficial, but then gave a more current article with studies explaining that the claim is exaggerated or misleading, and how it can affect more than just study habits, but over school performance.

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I thought your fact check was great. Every comment you made was backed with evidence and I found it to be very informative. I thought your usage of the links within your writing was convenient and professional.

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This is all depending on how much you actually smoke marijuana and the effects it has on you. I personally know that it tends to promote lazy behavior patterns not aiding with studying. Studies also show that it tends to stear you off the wrong direction when doing work involving constructive thinking.

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I agree with your claim that the article is misleading because it discusses different aspects of marijuana strains and types, but less about behaviors and usage. I appreciate your point of view that Cannabis can negatively affect study habits and affect memory. One thing that you didn't mention is how different people use and respond to marijuana. For example, someone may relieve stress when using marijuana or use it to help them relax. The point being that some people respond differently to marijuana and most of the decline in one's academic success is based on their own habits and possible abuse of the substance.

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loved how you mentioned how the way the original article set it up in a way that is more believable but still misleading and incorrect information. your evidence is also presented in an amazing way and shows how you researched deeper in this topic to show the real truth about marijana and academics. also really like how you added why its not beneficial with cannabis affecting peoples working memory

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This is a solid and well supported fact check. You highlighted the gap between the claims made and what scientific research shows. I liked how you brought in studies on GPA, procrastination, and brain function. It may also be helpful if you mention while some may have short term relief with use, the long term academic impacts are concerning.

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I really appreciated the way you fact-checked your response — every point you made was grounded in solid information. You clearly took care to provide evidence-based insights instead of making generalizations, which made your explanation feel trustworthy and objective. The way you balanced the pros and cons, especially in a topic that’s often treated subjectively like marijuana use and studying, gave your answer credibility and made it more useful

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I think you did a very good job of explaining how this claim is misleading and not necessarily true. I appreciate how you explained scientific research to help back your claim. How scientific research has explained that these claims are most likely not beneficial to academic success. I also think the article provided information that college students who ingest marijuana is linked to lower grade point averages and higher procrastination levels. This suggests that individuals who use marijuana may be experiencing negative impacts on their academic performance as a result.

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I really appreciate how you broke down the misleading nature of the original article and provided solid evidence from multiple sources to back up your claims. The connection you made between marijuana use and lower academic performance, particularly regarding working memory, is crucial in understanding the long-term effects. I agree with your point that the article didn’t adequately address the behavioral side of marijuana use. It’s essential to consider how different individuals might respond to marijuana, especially when it comes to academic success. For some, it might provide temporary relief or stress relief, but as you highlighted, the overall impact on memory and focus could seriously hinder long-term learning outcomes. Great job on presenting the research clearly and effectively!

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This message effectively challenges the Leafwell article's claims by highlighting well-supported research that links marijuana use to negative academic outcomes. It underscores that while cannabis may reduce anxiety for some, its adverse effects on GPA, procrastination, class attendance, and working memory outweigh potential benefits for studying. Overall, it presents a balanced yet critical perspective grounded in credible scientific findings.

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This is a very strong and in-depth response to the claim. You highlighted many studies relating to the usage of marijuana being seen as a direct inhabitant of academic success. By bringing up studies linked to the correlation between lower GPA ranges due to the usage of marijuana you have effectively countered the claim and showcased the presented articles exaggeration.

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I agree with the claim you made that the article is misleading because it doesn't discuss the behaviors of studying. You give great evidence to back up your stance. The University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine source is a very credible one that you used. I like how you linked the usage to lower GPA and higher levels of procrastination. This showcases that your claim is backed by research from credible sources.

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I agree with this claim The assertion that marijuana use can aid in studying, as presented in the Leafwell article, is both exaggerated and misleading when evaluated against the current body of scientific literature. While the article suggests that cannabis may enhance focus and reduce anxiety, empirical evidence indicates that its use particularly frequent or heavy use is more likely to hinder academic performance than improve it.

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I agree that the article over exaggerated cannabis as a study aid however, I think it’s important to clarify the difference between the link of cannabis use and procrastination. The study you linked, mentioned a correlation between cannabis use and procrastination. This could mean students who already procrastinate a lot use cannabis as a coping mechanism, rather than cannabis use leading to procrastination.

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This is a solid callout. Leafwell definitely oversells the idea that weed can help you study. I like that you brought in actual research instead of just going off theory. The study about GPA and procrastination really hits the point home, and the memory impairment research from the University of Colorado adds some much needed science. That said, I do think it’s worth mentioning that a lot of the studies focus on heavy or frequent use. Leafwell might be referring to low-dose or occasional use, especially for people with anxiety. That doesn’t make their claim totally valid, but it might explain why some students feel like it helps in the short term. Still, when you look at the bigger picture, like long-term memory issues and poor class attendance, it’s pretty clear that marijuana isn’t exactly the ideal study aid.

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I agree with this claim because it very unreasonable that marijuana can help one study. based on personal experience from observing peers, marijuana does not make someone act a certain way other than more sluggish and lazy.

Answer 3

The article presented by leafwell prompts that cannabis use while studying could potentially increase productivity when studying. However, this could be very misleading as smoking or eating marijuana could result in mixed outcomes. A Higher Education Center article shows a study done with students between the ages 18 and 24. Their levels of anxiety, substance use, depression, procrastination level, and academic performance were all measured. After doing their study, they concluded that a higher use of marijuana is correlated with a lower GPA and higher procrastination. This article is misleading in the sense that the use of marijuana might affect someone positively and reduce their anxiety, however, this varies between who is ingesting and what strain it is. 

Comments

I thought this was a fairly good response because, I was looking at other articles that were misleading and many of the same had similar answers as Leafwell. One example being, WeedMaps and they discussed how marijuana is a stress reliever and mood booster. While it may be true it is very misleading and bias considering the website name being WeedMaps. It depends on a multitude of things and not everyone has the same reaction to marijuana as others. Good job of looking at other sources and being able to fact check this accurately.

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I like that you bring in evidence from the Higher Education Center and show the evidence around the age misuse of marijuana. I think that is a really important point to bring up when discussing student use of marijuana, especially in high school and or college.

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I really like how you dove deeper into the effects of marijuana, taking into account the other factors that come into play. It differs with many different people, but I appreciate the article you cited, as it gave me more insight into how weed exacerbates procrastination.

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Including statistics around procrastination and lower gpa really made this a valid argument. I also like how you included that marijuana affects people in many different ways, along with how you consume and how much you consume having differing effects. I would like to see you bring up some positive effects if your claim in that the article is exaggerated/misleading instead of completely false.

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I really appreciate the article you brought into the conversation, but I think making even a bigger point from the article would solidify your claim further. Within the Higher Eduction article they go to state the negative effects students have experienced from cannabis intake, however they also make mention of the benefits some short time users have experienced. Which brings us to the claim that there must be a middle ground of the claim, where there is no ultimate/polar solution. But again, your source is valid and widening to the discussion that each individuals experience with cannabis varies.

Answer 4

The claim that marijuana can help you study is exaggerated and misleading. After reading articles from many reputable sources, it has been shown that this claim is misleading. In an article from The National Library of Medicine, the use of marijuana can have adverse effects on studying and academics in adolescents. There has not been a lot of research on collegiate academics, but research has shown that students are more likely to skip class and have longer graduation times. In another article from Leafwell, it says that marijuana use for studying can be different for everyone. Some may feel energized and focused depending on the strain you ingest. It has also been studied by Harvard Medical Publishing that the consumption of marijuana can cause short-term memory loss, which is the opposite of the goal in studying. Having a shortened memory and a lack of memory can hinder grades and lower one's GPA. In a study by Homel et al. (2014), users of marijuana are less likely to enroll in post-secondary education, and if they do, they are more likely to unenroll during their time in university. 

https://leafwell.com/blog/study-on-cannabis 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4586361/

https://www.jsad.com/doi/10.15288/jsad.2014.75.674

Comments

I also agree that this claim is misleading. I like that you highlighted research on how students are more likely to skip class and procrastinate. I think that is huge when talking about this claim. As some people may believe that marijuana is beneficial to their studying, we forget to think about the fact that it could be harmful to a student's overall academic success. Most students who are consuming marijuana are more likely not to graduate on time or skip class. I also like that you highlighted that the users of marijuana are less likely to enroll in post-secondary education, and if they do, they are more likely to drop out. I think this shows that those who are common users of marijuana are less likely to take their studies as seriously. I think it would have been helpful for you to add a quote to support your facts! Great work!

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The claim that marijuana can help you study is exaggerated and misleading based on existing research. Studies show that marijuana use, particularly in adolescents, can impair cognitive function, hinder academic performance, and reduce motivation, making it harder to study effectively. Research from the National Library of Medicine highlights the adverse effects on brain development in adolescents, which can lead to poor academic outcomes. Even among college students, marijuana use has been linked to skipping classes, delayed graduation, and a decreased likelihood of continuing or completing higher education, as shown in a study by Homel et al. (2014). Additionally, marijuana has been found to impair short-term memory and attention span, which contradicts the idea of it being a useful tool for studying, as noted by Harvard Medical Publishing. While individual responses to marijuana can vary, as mentioned by Leafwell, with some users feeling energized or focused, these effects are inconsistent and temporary, making marijuana an unreliable study aid. Overall, rather than enhancing learning, marijuana appears to hinder cognitive abilities essential for academic success. Thus, the idea that marijuana can help with studying is not supported by substantial scientific evidence and is more likely to disrupt academic achievement.

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I like your point of how marijuana effects everyone differently. Some may feel that studying whilst using marijuana may "benefit" them and others may feel academically hindered. The National Library of Medicine claims that more longitudinal studies suggest that marijuana negatively affect memory.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4586361/

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I completely agree with your statement. I love that you used 3 sources instead of one because it shows that multiple sites agree with your opinion. I could not access the first URL but the second one did a study on marijuana and classes and the study showed that people who used had a lower GPA in the first semester. I mean it is kind of hard to argue with a study that shows a clear and concessive answer. The second URL was definitely the best site you listed of the three. I like the 3rd one because it is a major university study but it does not report as much as the second one. It is still a good source though.

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I appreciate this fact-check! Studies from the National Library of Medicine and Harvard Medical Publishing certainly represent reputable sources, especially in dealing with medical topics such as this one. However, I was a little confused by the sentence that follows your reference to the National Library of Medicine (starting with "There has been a lot of research..."). Is this claim also from the same National Library of Medicine source? Maybe you could make this claim's origin a little clearer by adding an in-text citation. That way, readers could even double-check for themselves and explore the context of the source from which it came. Other than that, I thought that this fact-check was comprehensive and very helpful!

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I couldnt agree more. An increasing amount of research shows a direct link between marijuana usage and poor academic performance. For example, frequent cannabis use among college students was linked to higher levels of procrastination and poorer cumulative GPAs, according to a peer-reviewed study published in Cannabis. Students with a history of high procrastination and higher lifetime cannabis exposure showed a particularly strong correlation (Medina et al.). These results imply that marijuana usage may actually lead to academic disengagement and lower academic accomplishment rather than increasing productivity.

Answer 5

This post that weed can be beneficial to helping you study is misleading and exaggerated. This article from Harvard Medical School talks about the use of weed, specifically lots of use or early use can affect the brain. Weed has an effect on parts of the brain that are crucial for memory, attention and decision making. These are key skills to have while studying and putting together complex concepts. This directly will hurt your ability to do this type of work. However there benefit of cannabis, is how it affects you creatively. If you were to be working on art homework, or something in a more creative space, it could be beneficial to some people. Although it has been proven that weed doesn't actually make you more creative according to this article from University of Virginia, it can make you more relaxed which in turn could increase your creativity. For the most part weed will not be beneficial to your studying, but in certain circumstances it might help some individuals.

https://hms.harvard.edu/news-events/publications-archive/brain/cannabis-brain 

https://news.virginia.edu/content/bummer-youre-not-more-creative-pot-research-shows-you-just-think-you-are 

Comments

This was a good fact-check! I liked how you chose an article written by Harvard Medical School because it makes it credible and reliable. I also liked how you talked about how weed has a negative effect on the memory, attention, and decision part of the brain, which proves the claim to be false, but you also add that weed can have a positive effect on creativity.

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This is a balanced and thoughtful fact check. I like how you acknowledged the effects and cannabis and the cognitive drawbacks for studying while also stating that some people may feel more relaxed or inspired. Both the articles show credibility in showing the creative side and how it affects people. Good job in separating the fact about how cannabis feels versus how it actually functions in the brain.

Answer 6

The claim that "marijuana can help you study" is not for certain and is misleading according to the title. There are many factors that are important to consider when talking about marijuana use. The marijuana strain, proportion of CBD and THC, and the reaction of the individual using the marijuana need to be all taken into account. The most important factor to consider is how it affects the user. Every single individual has a different reaction to marijuana and therefore might promote or inhibit their studying abilities. According to the National Library of Medicine through a study, while accounting for demographics and other factors, marijuana use adversely affects collegiate academic outcomes. Whether it is poor class attendance or procrastination on assignments, both of which are some results of marijuana use, they can both lead to extended graduation times. In the end, it all depends on the individual but there is a trend that marijuana has negative effects on educational performance.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4586361/

Comments

I think you made a good point to talk about individual differences, and I think your choice to mention the National Library of Medicine gives your argument solid credibility. I think one thing you could have mentioned could be if the study controlled factors like mental health or economic status since those things could have changed or skewed the outcome.

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I agree with your statement on all the factors someone needs to consider to find a solid answer to the question. I think that your claims were valid and have good credibility from the National Library of Medicine. In the end it all depends on the person and how they can use marijuana for the right things.

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I completely agree with your statement. You did a good job highlighting the complexities of marijuana use and how factors such as the strain and personal reaction, can affect its impact. You also effectively point out that marijuana use can lead to negative academic outcomes, such as procrastination and poor attendance. Overall, you use very effective methods in conducting a strong fact-check.

Answer 7

The claim that marijuana can help you study is exaggerated. Marijuana is usually not seen as beneficial when it comes to study habits and studying. especially if you're trying to retain information, focus, or stay motivated. However, there may be specific situations in which ingesting marijuana could be seen as beneficial, such as suffering from or managing anxiety. 

 Research has proven that Marijuana impairs short-term memory, and when ingesting marijuana, you could be at risk of negatively affecting your learning capacity. This making it harder to absorb new material. 

Marijuana decreases attention span. Cannabis use is associated with lower attention span and slower information processing, which is very important when it comes to studying. If you are unable to stay focused and recess information into your long-term memory (LTM), you are less likely to be successful with remembering information for your exams. The National Library of Medicine explains, "This profile of effects suggests that cannabinoids impair all stages of memory, including encoding, consolidation, and retrieval. Several mechanisms, including effects on long-term potentiation and long-term depression, and the inhibition of neurotransmitters". 

In the article Leafwell, they discuss the potential benefits of using cannabis while studying. They claim that CBD could help with energy levels, but they then express that this isn't guaranteed, and most people experience fatigue after ingesting marijuana. 

So while some people may believe marijuana is beneficial to studying, it is not helpful for memorization, comprehension, focus, and it is not recommended while learning. 

Crean, R. D., Crane, N. A., & Mason, B. J. (2011). An evidence-based review of acute and long-term effects of cannabis use on executive cognitive functions. Journal of Addiction Medicine. 

Ranganathan, M., & D'Souza, D. C. (2006). The acute effects of cannabinoids on memory in humans: a review.Psychopharmacology. 

Leafwell. (2023). Does cannabis help or hinder studying? https://leafwell.com/blog/study-on-cannabis

Comments

Your response is really thorough and well-informed. I like how you clearly explain how THC is not beneficial, but also add how some might find CBD to be. It's also good how you provided a quote from an official and trusted source.

Answer 8

I agree with the statement that this question is false, marijuana use can make it harder to concentrate, and hard to remember which is undoubtedly, the opposite of effective studying.

"However, there's no question that marijuana (the dried flowers and leaves of the cannabis plant) can produce short-term problems with thinking, working memory, executive function, and psychomotor function (physical actions that require conscious thought, such as driving a car or playing a musical instrument)."

This excerpt from a Harvard article on the relationship between marijuana and memory issues describes a plethora of negative effects that marijuana has on the mind.

Sources : 

https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/the-effects-of-marijuana-on-your-memory

Comments

Good job finding a reputable article to support your claim but it could be good to talk more about where the original claim from.

Answer 9

This claim, based on the article "Studying Cannabis: Can Marijuana help you study?" states that Marijuana can be an assist in studying and helps "boost brain health," which is an exaggerated/ misleading idea about the effects of marijuana. The original article making this claim is on the website "Leafwell," a telemedicine business that facilitates meetings between patients and providers to help them get certified to apply for a medical cannabis card. The website has an obvious bias towards marijuana, trying to stress its "pros" so that it can gain more customers to get more medical marijuana cards.

According to an article by the National Library of Medicine, marijuana use is shown to affect college academic outcomes, both directly and indirectly, through a downward trend in class attendance. These results show that marijuana use during college can diminish academic achievement. The article also shares that marijuana use, especially in excess, has been proven to affect working memory, learning, and information processing, which are all necessary for academic performance.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4586361/

Answer 10

The argument that marijuana helps you study is subjective. I agree with the claim that poor academic outcomes follow heavy cannabis usage; however, an article by Leafwell Cannabis titled "Can Marijuana help you study?" The article does dive into the negative consequences of marijuana as well as the positives. The author of the article is Tina Margrabi, a writer and editor for holistic health. She has written many articles on marijuana, but I did not find anywhere saying she has a degree or professional medical knowledge on cannabis. In addition, the article is reviewed by a professional, Dr. Lewis Jassey, who has no bio or information on the website. The author does a good job of informing the reader about different strains of weed and the different effects that different THC levels have on the brain and body. Generally, the sativa strain is more energizing and boosts activity in the brain, possibly allowing the user to focus more and have more energy while studying. The indica strain relaxes the user and fatigues them over time, possibly making it hard to study. The article never explicitly advises using marijuana as a way to help study, but it gives useful information about the different effects different types of weed or THC levels have on your brain function. Another article from the National Library of Medicine discusses how marijuana usage is subjective to negative academic outcomes. It discusses, in particularly in college, how there are many different variables that affect GPAs, including cannabis. Cannabis usage hasn't been directly shown to lower GPAs or keep students from graduating on time; rather, the habits that students pick up from substance abuse in general. It mentions how cannabis usage can have the same outcome as alcohol consumption while in school. It may lead students to skip class or abuse the substance, continuing a trend of skipped classes and missing assignments. All in all, Cannabis can have diverse effects on studying, it mostly depends on the habits people develop when using substances and the potency that it may have. 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4586361/

Comments

While it's easy to assume that marijuana use could harm academic performance, some research suggests that cannabis might actually have benefits for students in certain contexts. For example, a study from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that cannabis can help reduce anxiety, which is a common factor that could interrupt the ability to focus and productivity. Some students report that using marijuana in a responsible moderation helps them manage stress and stay focused, especially when dealing with academic pressures. Additionally, research from the Journal of Clinical Psychology states that, for some individuals, cannabis can improve mood and creativity, which can enhance problem-solving abilities, making it easier to approach harder study tasks. While heavy use may be problematic, occasional or moderate cannabis use doesn’t always lead to negative academic outcomes, as some studies suggest that it can support better concentration and emotional regulation in high stress environments and situations.  

sources: https://nida.nih.gov/
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.596601/full