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Dr. Matthew Hill: How Cannabis Impacts Health & the Potential Risks

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Risks of Cannabis Use: Impact on Mental Health

This chapter explores the potential risks of using cannabis, focusing on its impact on mental health and the development of psychosis and paranoia. Discussions include observations of anxiety and paranoia in cannabis users, the relationship between high THC cannabis and psychosis, and the debate on whether cannabis triggers or exacerbates schizophrenia, especially in individuals with a genetic vulnerability. The conversation delves into the complex interplay between THC and psychosis, highlighting the differential effects on excitatory and inhibitory neurons in the brain.

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