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To assess how marijuana affects people's mental health, Charlie Health looked at the numbers, including data on how cannabis use is linked to psychosis, depression, and other mental health ...
Given increasing legalization and rising potency in cannabis products, D’Souza has never been more worried about the mental health effects of cannabis use among youth. “This is a massive ...
Cannabis users have shown decreased reactivity to dopamine, suggesting a possible link to a dampening of the reward system of the brain and an increase in negative emotion and addiction severity. [11] Cannabis users can develop tolerance to the effects of THC. Tolerance to the behavioral and psychological effects of THC has been demonstrated in ...
If you want to try cannabis for mental health, Ammon suggests having a conversation with your health care provider first. “Speak with your medical provider about your interest and inquire if ...
Medical evidence strongly suggests that the long-term use of cannabis by people who begin use at an early age display a higher tendency towards mental health problems and other physical and development disorders, although a causal link could not be proven by the available data. [30] The risks appear to be most acute in adolescent users. [30]
The authors cautioned that "evidence is needed, and further research should be considered, to prove causal associations of cannabis with many physical health conditions". [107] Cannabis use disorder is defined in the fifth revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders as a condition requiring treatment. [107]
The LaGuardia Committee report was an official scientific report published in 1944 that questioned the prohibition of cannabis in the United States. [1] [2] The report contradicted claims by the U.S. Treasury Department that smoking marijuana deteriorates physical and mental health, assists in criminal behavior and juvenile delinquency, is physically addictive, and is a "gateway" drug to more ...
Past studies show that regular cannabis use can increase a person’s risk for certain health issues such as lung damage, mental health issues, stroke, and heart attack.