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To: MrLeRoy
Your arguments from authority do not trump simple logic

They do when the logic is "flawed."

There is ample evidence that even recreational use of cannabis affects short term memory. Short-term memory (STM)is essential for consciousness. The aspect of transience—namely rapid decay of the information input, represents a primary characteristic of STM. Limited processing capacity is another characteristic that is strongly associated with short-term memory. STM is the seat of reasoning, cognitive ability and function.

See:

See Kyllonen, P.C. & Christal, R.E. (1990). Reasoning Ability is (Little More Than) Working Memory Capacity?! `Intelligence, 14, 389-433.

Alcohol hangovers could be an issue for those people, too. What's your point?

My point? Maybe when someone hands you a joint and says, "Hey man, wanna get stupid?" you should take it literally! :)

76 posted on 01/13/2003 9:10:15 AM PST by UKCajun
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To: UKCajun
Your arguments from authority do not trump simple logic

They do when the logic is "flawed."

There is ample evidence that even recreational use of cannabis affects short term memory.

My statement was made in response to a claim about depression and schizophrenia---looks like you have first-hand experince with short term memory loss.

Alcohol hangovers could be an issue for those people, too. What's your point?

My point? Maybe when someone hands you a joint and says, "Hey man, wanna get stupid?" you should take it literally! :)

Your point was a witless quip? ... OK.

79 posted on 01/13/2003 9:16:46 AM PST by MrLeRoy
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To: UKCajun
Other than marijuana, please name all agents which have this effect.
134 posted on 01/13/2003 12:45:12 PM PST by jayef
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