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August 10, 2024 at 11:35 AM. 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 ...
A growing body of research links marijuana use among some young adults to mental health issues such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression.
Currently, it is indicated that psychoactive components of cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is not effective in treating emotion-regulation and anxiety-related symptoms. [21] Conversely, THC has been empirically related to an increase anxiety symptoms through impacts on neurological areas impacting serotonin, noradrenalin, GABA and glutamate.
Below are some of the major ones: A study of more than 6 million Danes published in JAMA Psychiatry in May found that people who have cannabis use disorder (meaning, they’re unable to stop using ...
Cannabis withdrawal symptoms occur in half of people being treated for cannabis use disorders. [ 18] Symptoms may include dysphoria, anxiety, irritability, depression, restlessness, disturbed sleep, gastrointestinal symptoms, and decreased appetite. It is often paired with rhythmic movement disorder.
Anxiety and depression have been found to increase susceptibility to marijuana use. [52] This is due to a desire to alleviate the symptoms of these experiences through marijuana use. Chronic users who use for anxiolytic purposes will even develop dependencies on cannabis, making it difficult to cope with anxiety when the drug is absent.
After oral ingestion of cannabis, the onset of effect is delayed relative to smoking, taking 30 minutes to 2 hours, but the duration is prolonged due to continued slow absorption. [34] The duration of noticeable effects has been observed to diminish after prolonged, repeated use and the development of increased tolerance to cannabinoids.
Akshay Syal, M.D. May 22, 2024 at 6:00 AM. Teenagers who used cannabis within the last year had a dramatically higher rate of developing a psychotic disorder, according to a study published ...