Cannabis, Memory, and the Brain

We are seeking participants for a study investigating the relationship between cannabis use, memory, and the brain. We are looking for both cannabis users and non-cannabis users. The study will take place over the course of 4 weeks, twice weekly.

Principal Investigator

Dr. Rachel Rabin

Description of study

Participants will come to the Douglas Research Centre for weekly study visits where they will fill out questionnaires. There will also be 2 MRI scans (one at the beginning of the month and one at the end of the month). At these visits, cognition (including memory) will also be tested. Participants will provide 2 urine samples per week. One will be collected at the time of the study visit and one will be collected on a separate day 2-3 days later.

Financial compensation

Yes

Functioning

To determine study eligibility, you will complete a short phone screen followed by an in-person screen. Once eligibility is established, you will be invited to our lab to complete questionnaires, cognitive tasks, MRIs, and to provide urine samples on two separate days each week over the course of 4 weeks.

Benefits

You will significantly contribute to the advancement of research in mental health and substance use. Specifically, you will help us understand the relationship between cannabis use, memory performance, and the brain.

Eligibility criteria

Cannabis users:

  • Men and women
  • 16-80 years old
  • Willing to undergo an MRI (brain scan)
  • Daily or almost daily cannabis use
  • Available to visit our lab twice a week for a month

Non-cannabis users:

  • Men and women
  • 16-80 years old
  • Willing to undergo an MRI (brain scan)
  • No Illicit drug-use
  • Available to visit our lab twice a week for a month

Information

To participate in the study

 

You may also contact us via email if you have any questions or concerns: aimh.research@gmail.com