Is the increasing legalization of marijuana a good thing for mental health? One psychiatrist weighed the pros and cons, and this is what he found.
Additionally, marijuana use can cause increased impulsiveness, impaired driving ability, heightened anxiety,, and apathy. Probably due to the higher potency of THC in marijuana today compared to the 1960s,
All of these negative effects can occur in adults as well but they are especially worrisome in our adolescent and young adult patients whose brains are still actively developing up until the late 20s. It’s unfortunate that we are moving as quickly as we are as a nation without having enough careful discussion,, and caution. Many parents wrongly feel that marijuana carries a much lower risk than alcohol and adopt a casual, laissez-faire attitude when advising their kids.
Given the pros and cons, we need to continue to form interdisciplinary committees at both large medical facilities, academic institutions, and out in the community to further necessary research and to educate both professionals and the lay public. These committees should work in tandem with local and state governments and must include both medical and mental health professionals who have the most experience in this field.
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