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Over a decade, New York City psychiatrist Dr Ryan Sultan discovered that many patients he diagnosed with psychotic disorders were also cannabis users.

Summary

KEY POINTS:
  • Dr Sultan is among many experts raising serious concerns about increasing marijuana use.
  • Growing evidence shows marijuana's association with depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
  • New research suggests that legalising marijuana in many U.S. states will exacerbate the nation's mental health crisis.

 

READ: Marijuana linked to mental health risks in young adults, growing evidence shows

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