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  2. Effects of cannabis - Wikipedia

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    The short-term effects of cannabis are caused by many chemical compounds in the cannabis plant, including 113 [clarification needed] different cannabinoids, such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and 120 terpenes, [1] which allow its drug to have various psychological and physiological effects on the human body.

  3. Marijuana use is at an all-time high—Here's how it affects ...

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    How to address the mental health impacts of marijuana use. Addressing the mental health effects of marijuana use is, first and foremost, about addressing the underlying mental health condition ...

  4. Cannabis may be harmful to mental health. Experts explain why.

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    Cannabis — aka pot, weed or marijuana — is legal in 23 states, making it more accessible than ever. ... but recent research has found it can have a negative impact on mental health. For that ...

  5. Long-term effects of cannabis - Wikipedia

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    Over time, the marijuana gateway hypothesis has been studied more and more. In one published study, the use of marijuana was shown not a reliable gateway cause of illicit drug use. [67] However, social factors and environment influence drug use and abuse, making the gateway effects of cannabis different for those in differing social circumstances.

  6. Daily marijuana use linked to increased risk of deadly head ...

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    Using marijuana daily for years may raise the overall risk of head and neck cancers three- to five-fold, according to a new study that analyzed millions of medical records. “Our research shows ...

  7. Cannabis use disorder - Wikipedia

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    Cannabis use disorder (CUD), also known as cannabis addiction or marijuana addiction, is a psychiatric disorder defined in the fifth revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and ICD-10 as the continued use of cannabis despite clinically significant impairment.

  8. Marijuana use raises risk of heart attack, heart failure and ...

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    A growing problem among older adults. Marijuana use is on the rise among older adults. A 2020 study found the numbers of American seniors over age 65 who now smoke marijuana or use edibles ...

  9. Cannabis (drug) - Wikipedia

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    Marihuana prensada ('pressed marijuana') is a cannabis-derived product widespread among the lower classes of South America, [185] especially from the 90s. Locally it is known as "paraguayo" or "paragua", since its main producer is Paraguay. [186] Marijuana is dried and mixed with binding agents that make it toxic and highly harmful to health. [187]