Technology Interruptions Affect IQ More Than Marijuana

By Sandi Smith

A study from Hewlett-Packard says excessive use of technology can cause a fall in IQ greater than the effects of marijuana. You can lose 10 IQ points when your work is interrupted by a lot by emails and text messaging. Smoking marijuana causes only a 4-point loss.

from Training and Development Magazine

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