Meet the Authors: A Neuropsychology Podcast

Author: Society for Clinical Neuropsychology (SCN)

We are pleased to introduce the Meet the Authors podcast series, brought to you by a collaboration of the Society for Clinical Neuropsychology (SCN) and the journal Neuropsychology. In this podcast series, a SCN student leader, with support from members of the SCN Scientific Advisory Committee and podcast host Dr. Scott Sperling, will discuss a recently published study with the authors who undertook the research. This podcast aims to provide a behind the scenes look into the development, implementation, analysis, and future implications of cutting-edge neuropsychology research.
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Joint Effects of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Cannabis on Neurocognition
Episode 13
Wednesday, 10 September, 2025

In this episode, Dr. Scott Sperling discusses the article Joint Effects of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Cannabis on Neurocognition with first author Ashley Adams, MS and senior author Dr. Raul Gonzalez. This study explored the effects of cannabis use and HIV on neurocognition in a demographically diverse sample (N = 269). Results showed that participants who endorsed cannabis use (CB+) and had an HIV diagnosis (HIV+) were more likely to be labeled with a memory impairment compared to controls (CB-/HIV-). Addiitionally, the CB+/HIV- was twice as likely to be labeled with an executive functioning impairment compared to controls. Overall, results suggest that cannabis use confers risk for neurocognitive decline in HIV; however, risk must be weighted against potential effect on symptoms.