New research from Dr Matt Jones in the School of Physiology and Pharmacology and published in the Journal of Neuroscience, found that brain activity becomes uncoordinated and inaccurate during cannabis use. The findings suggest that the altered states of mind can lead to neurophysiological and behavioural impairments reminiscent of those seen in schizophrenia.

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