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Benefits and harms of cannabinoids for mental health: The hype versus the evidence
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MENTAL HEALTH
Benefits and harms of cannabinoids for mental health: The hype versus the evidence
Wednesday 17 June 2020, 01:00 AM

Current evidence suggests cannabis use has few harms and modest benefits
MENTAL HEALTH
It is not uncommon for patients with a variety of problems to ask their doctor to prescribe medicinal cannabis, and as a nation, we are about to vote in a referendum regarding legalising cannabis. Psychiatrist David Codyre reviews the evidence for both benefits and harms of cannabinoids
Key points, More than 100 cannabinoids from the Cannabis plant produce a diverse array of psychological effects, possibly explaining the significant variation in , Pract Green w Pale Yellow
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