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Frequent Marijuana Use Linked to Mental Illness
A recent study from Denmark adds to concerns about the impact of marijuana upon users’ mental health. According to a Wall Street Journal op-ed by psychologist Susan Pinker, a mammoth study of the health records of all 6.5 million Danes over a 26-year period showed a strong correlation between cannabis (marijuana) use disorder and various mental health diagnoses.
Posted in Drugs/Alcohol/Addictions
Tagged bipolar, cannabis use disorder, marijuana, mental health, Nation Institutes of Health, psychosis, schizophrenia, Susan Pinker
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Marijuana and Psychosis
The pitfalls and perils of marijuana legalization are well-documented. But whenever we discuss that research here on BreakPoint, we’re accused of not having the right research. What that means is that we’ve used studies that contradict the very vocal advocates of weed.Well, let’s see what happens when we cite The British journal The Lancet, which, along with the New England Journal of Medicine and the Journal of the American Medical Association, is considered the “gold standard” for peer-reviewed medical research. It doesn’t get more “real” than being published in The Lancet.
A just-published study in The Lancet…
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Tagged adolescent brains, Alex Berenson, BreakPoint, Journal of the American Medical Association, King’s College London, New England Journal of Medicine, psychosis, Ron Powers, schizophrenia, The Lancet
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Marijuana, Mental Illness and Violence
Ten states and Washington, D.C., have legalized the recreational use of marijuana. Twenty-two other states, along with U.S. territories Puerto Rico and Guam, allow marijuana to be used for medical purposes. Let's examine some hidden issues about marijuana use. Before we start, permit me to state my values about medical or recreational use of any drug. We each own ourselves. If we choose to take chances with substances that can ruin our health, lead to death and otherwise destroy our own lives, that's our right. But we do not have a right to harm others in the process of harming ourselves.
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Tagged Alex Berenson, Hillsdale College, marijuana, Marijuana Policy Project, marijuana-induced psychosis, mental illness, pot, psychosis, Rob Kampia, tetrahydrocannabinol
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What Will You Do About It?
Are you aware that legalizing high potency marijuana is one of governor-elect JB Pritzker’s stated top priorities when he is sworn in as governor in January? Are you concerned about your children or grandchildren getting hooked on drugs and the anticipated increase in drugged drivers on our roads?
There is no question about the negative impact legalization of high potency marijuana is having in other states. The social costs are staggering.
Don’t believe Big Marijuana. They have one goal – to make a ton of money.
IFI has been working hard to make people aware of the dangers associated with …
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Tagged Big Marijuana, Dr. Karen Randall, Dr. Ken Finn, Dr. Mourad Gabriel, hyperemesis, JB Pritzker, NoWeedIllinois.com, polysubstance use/abuse, psychosis, scromiting
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