How much alcohol or marijuana abuse does it take to see signs of brain damage?
Researchers report that chronic users of marijuana suffer memory loss and attention problems that can affect their work, their life, and their ability to learn. However, a medical expert not involved in the study questioned the findings and whether the alleged adverse impact of marijuana is really there, which is indicative of the controversy surrounding the drug. A perfect examples would be: Alcohol Dementia Long-term or excessive drinking can and does cause damage to the brain — Neurological damage and memory loss. Some damage can repair itself, but some can become permanent. Brain damage is a common and potentially severe consequence of long-term, heavy alcohol consumption. Even mild-to-moderate drinking can adversely affect cognitive functioning. That old joke about going out drinking to kill a few brain cells may not be so funny any more. Young people who binge drink could be risking serious damage to their brains now and increasing memory loss later in adulthood, according to ne
