All posts tagged: Adverse Effects

High-potency cannabis and incident psychosis: correcting the causal assumption

Scientists offer a strong counter-position to the belief that cannabis causes psychosis, pointing out the difference between correlation and causation. They argue that smoke exposure from any source (including cigarettes) could explain the reported link between cannabis and psychosis. 

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Benjamin Caplan, MDHigh-potency cannabis and incident psychosis: correcting the causal assumption
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Video: Cannabis For Symptoms of chronic pain, seizures, and inflammation

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Adverse Structural and Functional Effects of Marijuana on the Brain: Evidence Reviewed

Cannabis Poses Danger to Adolescent Users

An evaluation of previous studies exploring unfavorable health effects of cannabis use reports that adolescents are particularly susceptible to cerebral structural and functional abnormalities. During adolescence, cannabinoid receptors are abundant in white matter. Cannabis use during this critical period of development can cause structural abnormalities in white matter, increase the tendency for risk-taking behavior, and lead to premature substance abuse. Despite its various health benefits, adolescents should exercise caution and abstain from cannabis use

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Benjamin Caplan, MDAdverse Structural and Functional Effects of Marijuana on the Brain: Evidence Reviewed
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