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What are effects of long-term cannabis use?

Author: H K



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Medical, Gateway effects Neurotoxic effects (deficits in cognitive function memory and attention, education and occupational. Mechanism: THC induce cell death, decreased cerebral blood flow) Mental health (gateway drug, amotivational syndrome, psychosis/schizophrenia [psychosis among vulnerable, exacerbates symptoms and prolongs illness, helps self medicate psychiatric symptoms or medication side effects] Depression and anxiety increases + suicide attempts)


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