Recreational substance use is linked with difficulty in recalling personal experiences.

ABSTRACT: Recreational use of substances such as cannabis, MDMA and cocaine is thought to harm the neurotransmitter communication networks that coordinate many memory processes that support autobiographical memory (AM). Research on the impact of substance use on AM is limited and primarily focused on cannabis use or individuals with substance dependence. Additionally, previous studies mainly examined broad AM characteristics (e.g., specific vs. non-specific memories) without exploring the specific characteristics of recalled memories. In the present study, the possible consequences of recreational substance use on AM were investigated to provide a better understanding of the specific aspects of AM that are most vulnerable to substance use. The study included 100 participants aged 18-55, consisting o

SUBMITTER: Levent A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12494744 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature