To Legalize Marijuana or Not to That Is Boring Question

To legalize marijuana or not to that is boring question – marijuana abuse

US News & World Report: “Should Marijuana Use Be Legalized?”

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Next Tuesday, three voters in three states — Colorado, Oregon, and Washington — will be deciding on statewide ballot measures to legalize the adult possession, use, and distribution of cannabis. Today, US News & World Report 'Debate Club' asks its …
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Marijuana Withdrawal Linked to Behavior Changes in People with Schizophrenia

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In patients with schizophrenia, withdrawal symptoms from marijuana are clinically significant as they are often associated with changes in behavior. In a new study, researchers found that most people who have schizophrenia and use marijuana at the same …
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Marijuana Use Linked to Better Adherence in Psychosis

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First-episode psychosis patients who continue to use marijuana after beginning treatment are more likely to adhere to their medication regimen than are cannabis users who quit. But continued users also are more likely to have increased levels of …
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