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Marijuana contributing to depression among youths

The global attitude towards cannabis has been changing, drifting more towards exploring its potential medicinal uses and legalizing it. Marijuana is also one of the most used substances among teenagers around the world. In the US, more 2.5 million teens casually use cannabis, Increasing evidence is linking cannabis use in teens with depression, but whether one causes the other is still unclear. Marijuana usage has been linked to difficulty thinking and solving problems, memory and learning, reduced coordination and difficulty concentrating. Research has also shown associations between cannabis use and mental health problems like anxiety and depression. It’s also more likely for people that use cannabis to have psychotic episodes. Do you think that Marijuana has contributed to metal illness facing the society today ?

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