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Does smoking cannabis affect any symptoms of dyslexia?

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Dr. Jeffrey Satinover answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It might: Thc is known to diminish cognitive processing speed (in pilots, measurable for up to 24 hours after the equivalent of a single joint of mid-strength marijuana). As dyslexics often need to compensate by rapidly processing information in an alternate fashio than others, cannabis is likely to make the results of dyslexia appear worse--even though it's not likely to worsen the condition itself.

Answered 11/21/2020

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Cannabis: Eventually, with continued use, as it affects your cognitive functions.

Answered 4/14/2017

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