Mental performance of 23 male chronic cannabis users was measured on the 1958 Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale and compared with scores of a control group. Analysis showed significant differences on nine of the 14 scores especially those indicating capacity for compromise, the elaboration of adequate judgments, and the capacity of verbalization and communication.
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